Working as a carer can see you supporting your customer with a range of different tasks throughout the day, both within their home and outside of it. As a live-in carer, you may be involved with:

Companionship – sharing conversation and spending time together
Personal care – assisting with bathing, dressing, and when necessary, continence support
Helping with mobility – some customers need assistance getting around the home
Overseeing medication – all according to the customer’s care plan
Household chores – help around the home, such as vacuuming or washing clothes
Preparing and cooking meals
Running errands – assisting with tasks such as shopping or picking up prescriptions
Other medical support – extra training is provided for more complex support needs as well as first aid training