Though being a care assistant is not an easy job, it can be extremely rewarding and we’re going to give you five reasons why you should consider carving a career in care. Rewards There’s nothing quite like the feeling of putting a smile on the face of an elderly resident. You have the power to …
Vitality and excitement aren’t necessarily words you’d expect to hear in a retirement residence, but that’s certainly the case at my nan and grandad’s new home. She absolutely loves her new surroundings. There are always people to chat to, games being played, work that needs doing in the garden and adventures to be had. When …
Caring isn’t an easy job by any means, especially when you are caring for an individual who has just lost the love of their life. It takes a great deal of dedication and patience to help a widow through difficult times, and it can often mean getting family members involved and rallying together. Think of …
Different care homes will put on different activities but we’ve compiled a list below to give you an idea of the activities your family member may expect when they move to a care home: Group discussions Board games Music Dance Gardening Movie nights Bingo Baking IT Care homes shouldn’t have the look and feel of …
Being a care assistant is no easy task. You’re not just there to spend time with the elderly (talking to them about the good old days), you’re helping them as much as you can and this could include: Assisting them with eating Hosting their visitors Answering their calls Taking them shopping You’ll also have to …
