Care Assistant-Fakenham, Norfolk NR21

Care Assistant Job Description

Job Title: Care Assistant

Job Overview:We are seeking a compassionate and reliable Care Assistant to provide high-quality care and support to our client. The successful candidate will assist with daily living activities, promote independence, provide companionship, and ensure the client’s comfort, dignity, and wellbeing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support with daily personal care and activities of daily living.

• Assist the client with mobility and safe walking support, including using mobility aids such as a walking stick.

• Offer companionship and emotional support through conversation and meaningful interaction.

• Prepare and serve meals, snacks, and drinks according to the client’s preferences.

• Encourage adequate nutrition and hydration by offering refreshments regularly.

• Empty and clean the commode as required, maintaining good hygiene standards.

• Make the client’s bed daily and change/wash bedding regularly when required.

• Support with laundry tasks, including washing, drying, folding, and putting away clothes and bedding.

• Maintain a clean and safe home environment, including tidying the bedroom, living room, kitchen, and other areas.

• Assist with household tasks such as taking out bins and keeping the client’s surroundings organised.

• Provide support with caring for household pets/animals, including feeding a visiting cat and refilling outdoor animal feeders and water bowls.

• Observe and report any changes in the client’s health, behaviour, mobility, or wellbeing.

• Follow the client’s care plan and maintain confidentiality, dignity, and respect at all times.