Senior Care Assistant

Senior Care Worker duties and responsibilities

The role of a senior care worker is to care for residents as well as manage other care workers. Senior care workers provide a safe environment for residents and facilitate their comfort. Below is a non-exhaustive list of the duties and responsibilities of a senior care worker:

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
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