To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promote independence.

To help in the care of the residents' physical environment and in the general day-to-day activities of the home.

Principal responsibilities

Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and the toilet.

Help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.

Care for residents temporarily sick and needing, for example, minor dressings, bed nursing.

Help care for residents who are dying.

Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.

Make and change beds; tidy rooms and do light cleaning; empty and clean commodes.

Inspect, launder and mend residents' clothing.

Set tables and trays; serve meals; feed residents who need help; prepare light meals and wash up; tidy and clear the dining room.

Answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone; greet visitors.

Be aware of fire procedures and all other relevant policies and protocols.

Read and write reports; take part in staff and residents' meetings and in training activities as directed.• No task or procedure should be attempted by a care assistant until he / she has received specific training and feels confident to carry out the task safely.

Staff may not accept gifts from patients or their relatives.