The following inventory of other duties could continue on many pages, so, please feel free, to add others, if you find it appropriate.
- Look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person-centred approach.
- Perform light housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, washing up, ironing and changing bed linens (tidying up).
- Go shopping, pay bills = housekeeping, cook.
- Assist with mobility.
- Give medication, collect prescriptions, attend medical appointments.
- Observe, monitor and record Clients' physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to those in charge, such as managers, family members etc.
- Observe and promote the Client’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights.
The most important duty of a carer is to provide companionship.
Seniors often feel alone.
And loneliness can kill.
For real.
Make sure that your attention doesn't deviate from the user's mental or moral well-being during your working hours.
