As a care assistants, I made patients' lives easier and more comfortable. My duties include transporting patients to doctor's appointments, making beds, doing laundry, preparing meals, giving patients their medications or running errands. I change the patient's bandages, check vital signs or simply apply lotion to dry skin areas. Some light cleaning I also be part of the job of a home care assistant, even if only to maintain sanitary conditions in the home environment. I help patients bathing themselves and get them into the bath or shower. I also help patients get to and from the toilet. I consider extremely important that the patient be allowed to maintain his or her dignity during these times. I play card games or board games with patients, because it is a way of keeping them mentally active and alert. Crossword puzzles or arts and crafts are equally helpful activities because I consider that can absorb the patient's attention or liven up the day. Even sitting with patients in the backyard or on the front porch for a couple of hours. The fresh air and sunshine can do wonders for the patients' outlook and well-being.
Profile Information
General Care Experience
Live in care work, Home Care, Other Care Work, Care for close relative or loved one
Looking for work in the following locations:
London, South East, Berkshire, Brighton and Hove, Buckinghamshire, Hampshire, Hertfordshire, Isle of Wight, Kent, Middlesex, Oxfordshire, Surrey, South West, Bristol, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Gloucestershire, Isles of Scilly, Somerset, Swindon, Wiltshire
Additional Information
English Language Level
Advanced
Driving Licence
Full License - I have my own car
Care Skills
- Cancer
- Catheter Care
- COSHH Training
- Dementia
- Medication Training
Care Qualifications
- NVQ Health and Social Care
Current DBS
Yes
