Care Assistant

I started my second career after being at home for ten years bringing up a family, as a care assistant. That was 13 years ago and I am now the registered manager of four homes which just shows the progression that can be made and qualifications that can be gained for those that seek it. I have worked with adults on the autistic spectrum and have absolutely loved my work since the day I first walked through the front door. The rewards gained from working with vulnerable people come from entriely what you make it, if you take a pride in your job and the contribution you are making to that person's life, you will feel rewarded. Care work has always been notoriously ...  Read the complete review

I have worked as a care assistant for the past twenty years. In that time I have worked in nursing homes,care homes,hospitals and care in the community. The majority of my career has been spent in care of the elderly. Nursing homes cater for elderly people who need constant care and attention. Care homes cater for elderly people who need some assistance with day to day living. Hospitals cater for elderly sick people and people who are waiting for a place in a nursing home. Care in the community cater for elderly people who can live in their own homes with some assistance. As a care assistant I have been called several ...  Read the complete review

I am employed as a care assistant, in a residential rest home. This entails, working on a rota system with other team members. The hours and shifts vary on a pattern of :- 7am - 12 7.30 am - 2pm 7.30am - 3pm 3pm -9pm On each shift there is a shift leader, who supervises the staff and informs us of any changes and events from the previous working shift. The shift leader is there for any questions or problems that may arise in the working hours. On entering the building, we have to gather together for a hand over meeting, this is when we are informed by the shift leader, of any events, i.e if a resident is ill, has fallen, needs a change of ...  Read the complete review

Introduction ========= Since members are interested in the job I have taken I thought it might be a good idea to write a review about what I now do. However I would like to give you some background information on me first to better understand this review. I have done office work since I was 17 years old and have done various jobs within that from Telesales to Secretarial. I worked in an Accounts Department until October 2005 when I experienced a nervous breakdown, I won’t go into the details but my doctor and I decided that my job was the cause and I should consider a career change when I was ready to go back to work. I am now 25 ...  Read the complete review

Hi I'm Nereesa, I'm 20 and I have been a care Assistant for a little over two years. I work in a 40 bed Nursing home. My clients are Nursing, Residential and sometimes Compassionate Care (terminal). Before I go into more detail about my wonderful job I must emphasise to you that I am not a HCA. I am merely a Care Assistant. The only difference is that I work in a home environment rather than a Hospital. I would have made a product suggestion but the two jobs are basically the same so there's no point. Whenever I tell people that I'm a care assistant I get one of three responses. "So you wipe old folk's bums all day!" or "So you abuse ...  Read the complete review