The main duties and responsibilities of a care worker include: providing personal care, such as showering, shaving, oral hygiene and dressing, administering medication, monitoring health and wellbeing, maintaining records and reporting any changes, assisting with meal preparation and household tasks, and providing emotional support and companionship.
Care workers and carers must also respect clients’ privacy, dignity, and individuality, and communicate effectively with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. It’s important for care workers to have the necessary training and qualifications, whilst following safeguarding procedures, as well as empathy and compassion, to provide high-quality care to those in need.