A housekeeping and companionship role, duties including accompanying the client when they want to go out, shopping, running errands, cleaning, meal preparation, cooking, and laundry. In addition they can provide some personal care, helping with dressing and undressing, as well as assisting if necessary to accommodate limited disability. Giving out and monitoring the taking of medication.
A carer would be required for clients who cannot weight bear, suffer from incontinence, need help with eating, have some form of physical disability or mental health problems. The carer may be required to get up at night occasionally with the client and can listen out for them and go to them if needed. They will be responsible for ensuring that the client retains a good quality of life.
A carer would usually work up to 10-12 hours per day.
If the position requires the carer to be up a great deal during the night, then the client will need to discuss additional support for the carer, with the Agency, so that they can make sure they get enough rest to ensure they are able to do their job properly.
