• • Lead the team of care assistants they are responsible for and train new staff
  • Have ownership of the care plan, including the creation of the care plan and its delivery
  • Adminster Medications
  • Monitor general health and vital signs such as heart rate and blood pressure
  • Communicate with families about their relative’s progress
  • Deliver activities to stimulate and engage residents
  • Fill in medication reports
  • Assist residents in dressing, washing and using the bathroom
  • Serve meals and assist with feeding when required

A senior care worker can work in a care home establishment or directly in the home. They may have to wear a uniform depending on the employer’s dress code.