Roles & Responsibitlities of a Home Carer

It takes a special kind of person to become a Home Carer. For many, it’s the passion and desire to help and support others. Our clients rely on our team to provide vital services to help them get through the day and live their lives the way they choose.

Being a Home Carer you will need to provide service to individuals in their own homes and communities, who need assistance caring for themselves as a result of old age, sickness or disability. Home Carers are responsible for ensuring that service is delivered in a caring and respectful manner, in accordance with relevant Agency policies and industry standards.

There is a vast amount of roles covered by a Home Carer. Tasks may include assistance with the activities of daily living for example toileting, dressing, getting ready for bed and prompting medication, housecleaning, laundry, meal preparation, transportation, companionship, respite, nutrition, cleanliness and household duties.

Not only is a Home Carer responsible for delivering the care to the individual that is required but also to ensure the clients safety and security within the home. Any concerns whether it’s from the clients health to their behaviour it is a must that you report this to your responsible person such as a Senior or Manager so the situation can be dealt with.

The main role and responsibility a Home Carer is to ensure the individual is receiving the full amount of care which is requested from them and for the standard to remain high with dignity and respect being kept at all times.