When carrying out their duties, it's the responsibility of the care assistant to maintain dignity and respect for the service users and promote independence as much as possible. Some of the day-to-day duties you may carry out include:
Helping with personal care, such as showering, dressing and toileting
Assisting with food preparation and provide help with eating
carrying out household tasks, such as laundry and shopping
providing emotional support and help promote mental wellbeing
Supporting with hobbies and physical activities
Getting to know service users and understand their individual needs and interests
liaising with other health and social care professionals
Helping to organise outings and other leisure activities
Providing support to families and relatives taking on new care responsibilities
Booking and attending appointments for service users
Administering medication