Carer Daily Duties

You can expect your carer to undertake a combination of the following:

  • Assisting with personal care including: skin care, bathing, shaving, oral care, toileting (including management of bladder & bowels), dressing and hair care.
  • Enabling mobility, including Moving & Handling transfers, pushing wheelchair, checking of specialist equipment e.g. wheelchair seat cushion, driving of clients vehicle, as directed.
  • Dietetics, including assistance with menu planning, preparing, serving and storing of foods.
  • Assisting client to fulfill activities of daily living e.g. working, leisure, education
  • Assisting with medication as prescribed by medical team.
  • Dealing with correspondence and financial matters as requested.
  • Day to day household tasks e.g. changing beds, laundry, ironing, shopping.
  • Respecting client confidentiality and discretion at all times.