A day in the life of a visiting carer
Published: 29/03/2019
Some people have a real passion for helping people and are keen to get out into their community to make a difference. While there are lots of different ways people can do this, becoming a visiting carer provides a level of satisfaction they’ll be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. So what does providing home care in Enfield as a visiting carer involve? What will they find themselves doing day in, day out?
As experienced care providers in Enfield, we thought we’d share what a visiting carer can expect during an average day.
It starts with a smile
A visiting carer will spend their day driving from one client to the next, to provide them with the assistance, care and companionship they need. Their day will, therefore, start with a smile as they arrive at the doorstep of their first client. Some clients may greet them at the door, while others need carers to let themselves in. The tasks that await them will depend very much on their client’s needs.
Sticking to the plan
For each client they visit, they’ll have access to a care plan, detailing exactly what tasks they need help with. This could involve personal hygiene, getting them dressed, taking medications, helping with housework and/or preparing meals. Through conversation and experience, they’ll learn about their likes and dislikes, so the care provided will be tailored to their particular needs.
Going off-script
Each visiting carer will have a checklist of tasks to complete on each of their visits. However, providing home care in Enfield is also about being flexible and adjusting plans to the changing physical and emotional needs of your clients. Whether that’s spending more time talking or reminiscing with them, or changing meal plans if they don’t have much of an appetite.
Time to say goodbye
Before they leave, it’s time to check they’ve done all the tasks needed, make any notes about their visit and ensure that their client is comfortable and doesn’t need anything else. It’s a good time to remind them of the next time they’ll be coming round.
Every day is different
The number of clients a visiting carer will see in a day will depend on their working hours. The job offers great flexibility around other daily commitments, so they can work the days and times that fit in with their schedule. Reputable care providers in Enfield, such as Right At Home, will provide comprehensive training so they have the skills to deal with the diverse situations they will face each day, such as helping clients with dementia, depression or disability.
Every day is different with home care in Enfield, as they get to know clients from all walks of life, listening to their stories and bringing some cheer to their lives.
If you would like to find out more about what you can expect from one of our visiting carers, please feel free to get in touch with us on 020 3967 7500 or via email on enfield@rightathomeuk.com.
