Senior care assistant

1. Personal Care Support

Helping service users with

• Washing, bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Toileting and continence care
• Mobility and transferring safely
• Eating and drinking support

2. Medication Administration

• Giving or supervising medication according to care plans
• Recording medication accurately (MAR charts)
• Monitoring side effects or missed doses

3. Supervising Care Staff

• Guiding junior carers during shifts
• Delegating tasks
• Checking care standards are followed
• Supporting new staff or apprentices

4. Care Planning & Record Keeping

• Updating daily care notes
• Monitoring residents’ health and wellbeing
• Reporting changes to nurses, managers, or families
• Maintaining accurate documentation

5. Safeguarding & Health and Safety

• Protecting vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect
• Following infection control procedures
• Handling emergencies and incident reporting
• Ensuring safe moving and handling practices

6. Communication

• Communicating with residents, families, nurses, GPs, and managers
• Providing emotional support and companionship
• Helping residents maintain dignity and independence

7. Shift Leadership

• Lead the home when managers are absent
• Handle emergencies
• Coordinate staff rotas or handovers
• Ensure smooth daily operations