A Day in the Life of a Care Worker for Right at Home Stockport and Didsbury

A care worker at Right at Home Stockport & Didsbury, can have lots of different roles and a wide variety of people to help throughout the day. Care workers can be doing anything from providing 24-hour care to helping prepare meals and looking after personal needs. Or they can simply be there to spend time with the person, having a chat and providing much-needed companionship.

It’s one of the things our carers love about their work – every day is different and every person they help is an individual with different needs.

One of our trained care workers, who visits a number of different clients through the week, took the time to record a “typical day” for us.

First Call of the Morning

My first call of the day is an early start to a regular. The elderly gentleman I visit lives on his own and is not as mobile as he used to be. I always greet him in the morning with a smile and a cuppa. I get a lovely smile in return.

He needs help getting out of bed, as his legs don’t work as well as they used to. I assist him in getting up, washing and dressing for the day. It’s important to take time and to make him look and feel as good as possible when starting the day.

We always have a chat when he’s getting up and he likes to catch up on the latest news. The service our care workers provide at Right at Home, Stockport & Didsbury has a strong emphasis on companionship. Many of my clients really appreciate having someone to talk to. A simple chat makes all the difference to their day.

Preparing Breakfast

Once my first client is up, dressed and settled, I make his breakfast for him and make sure he’s comfortable for the day. One of my colleagues will be in later to spend more time with him and help him for lunch and tea. I say goodbye at half nine after my two hours and head on to my next call.

Companionship Call

My next client is to a lady who lives with Alzheimer’s. This call is about spending time with her and helping to stimulate her. We watch some telly, or listen to music. Sometimes, if she’s feeling a bit perkier, we do a jigsaw or even walk around the garden together. Other times, she just likes to sit and have someone with her.

As well as providing companionship for the client, my time with her also allows her husband a morning off so that he can take some much-needed respite from caring. He gets the chance to pop to the shops, go for a coffee, or simply get to relax in the garden shed or another room. It’s important that he knows she’s being looked after and that he doesn’t need to worry about her for the time that I’m there.

There are times when a care worker will do some housework for a client. This can be something simple, like vacuuming, making the bed or just washing up the dishes. It makes a huge difference to their day to have someone around to help out.

Lunch and a Chat

After my morning call, I then go to another lady to help her make her lunch. She loves to chat while she eats. We make something healthy and have a good talk while I’m with her. She’s a diabetic, so it’s important that she eats well and eats the right things too. When I prepare lunch I always make sure she gets a healthy meal. It’s easy when someone isn’t able to care for themselves as well as they once did to eat badly or miss meals. By having a care worker go in to be with her, her family can make sure she’s getting the food and nutrition she needs.

Afternoon Break

My afternoon is then my own for a few hours. I usually pop home and do a bit of housework, or whatever I need. Care workers can often work long days, so it’s important for me to have a chance to unwind and relax a bit.

Afternoon Visit

Later in the afternoon, I visit an elderly couple. I do some shopping for them on the way, or sometimes pick up their laundry or anything they need. Sometimes, I have elderly clients who want to carry on going out themselves but don’t feel confident going far on their own. Having company can be a great help.

Last Call for the Day

My last call is back to my elderly gentleman again. I help him to the toilet and get him bathed. Then, get him back into bed. It may not seem like everyone’s ideal job, but I know him well now and he’s comfortable with me assisting in these important tasks.

Back Home and Satisfied

It seems a busy day, now I’ve written it down. But, every day is different as a care worker, and some days I have more visits than others. I never get tired of helping someone, listening to their stories and making sure they are properly cared for. It’s hard work at times, but so rewarding. I wouldn’t be doing anything else.

Right at Home, Stockport & Didsbury

The carers we employ offer a range of services that help to give independence to people who would rather stay in their own home than move into a care home.

From companionship and support to more complex care, our experienced carers are trusted by their clients because they spend real, quality time with them.

Our visits never last less than an hour, and most are more than two hours. Whether it’s just popping in once a day, or live-in care, Right at Home, Stockport and Didsbury take great pride in our carers and the amazing support and service they provide.

If you would like more information on any of our services, or if you’d like to become a Right at Home Stockport and Didsbury Care Worker, get in touch – we’ll be happy to talk you through your options.