Personal Care: Assist with bathing, dressing, grooming, and continence care.
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Daily Living: Help with medication reminders, meal preparation, and feeding.
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Household and Errands: Perform light housekeeping, laundry, shopping, and other errands.
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Companionship: Engage clients in conversation, provide emotional support, and facilitate social or physical activities.
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Health Monitoring: Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature, and report changes in health or well-being.
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Administrative Duties: Update client records and care plans, coordinate with professional staff, and help with tasks like letter writing or bill paying.
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Supervisory and Management:
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Oversee and support a team of care workers.
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Provide training and mentorship to new staff.
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Respond to emergencies and provide guidance to the team.
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Conduct quality checks on the care provided by other workers.
Key duties
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Assist service users with dressing, washing, and using the toilet.
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Serve meals and assist with feeding if necessary.
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Provide interest and activities to engage service users.
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Assist with medication and monitor vital signs.
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Undertake light cleaning and domestic duties, including meal preparation.
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Liaise with professional staff to carry out care plans