Care assistants typically work either in care homes or in providing support to individuals in their own homes.
Their responsibilities encompass assusting individuals with getting up or going to bed, serving meals, assisting individuals in participating in activities and hobbies and providing personal care and fostering emotional well-being
Support workers offer similar assistance to care assistants, emphasizing independent living. They can operate in care homes or provide support in individuals' residences.
In addition to the tasks of a care assistant, their duties may involve helping organize and attending medical appointments, handling bills or assisting individuals with shopping and engaging in enjoyable activities
The role of a team leader or senior carer encompasses the responsibilities of a care assistant with additional duties. These may include supporting and motivating a team of care assistants, conducting staff reviews and ensuring the delivery of quality care and assessing and monitoring changes in the cared for person's care needs
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