Carer

The role of a senior care worker is to care for older people as well as manage other care workers. Senior care workers provide a safe environment for older people and facilitate their comfort. Below is a non-exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of a senior care worker: Responsibilities

• Lead the team of care assistants they are responsible for and train new staff
• Have ownership of the care plan, including the creation of the care plan and its delivery
• Monitor general health and vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
• Communicate with families about their relative's progress
• Deliver activities to stimulate and engage older people
• Fill in medication reports
• Administration of medication
• Assist older people in dressing, washing and using the bathroom
• Serve meals and assist with feeding when required