Care workers and assistants

Care workers and assistants

Care workers and assistants help support people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible.

What you’ll do as a care worker/assistant:

• Help with social or physical activities
• Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
• Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
• Check and monitor health and help with medication

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

• Standing
• Heavy lifting
• Helping with personal care
• Physical activity
• Emotionally demanding duties
• Wearing a uniform
• Night work
• Long hours
• Anti-social hours
• Cleaning
• Working alone