Care work is an enormously rewarding career, so let’s look at some of the things you could look forward to experiencing as a care assistant.
1. Providing vital support to people in their own homes
Most people want to live in the comfort of their own home for as long as possible. Care workers help service users retain their independence, providing the support they need to live well.
2. Being there for important moments
From offering a hand to hold through important phone calls to being there when someone takes their very first unassisted steps after a long illness, care workers have the opportunity to do some seriously incredible things each day.
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3. Seeing smiling faces
Carers form close relationships with service users. In addition to providing much-needed practical support, care assistants enjoy catching up with service users, whether chatting about popular new TV shows or looking at pictures of their newest member of the family.
4. Making a genuine difference
In addition to helping with day-to-day things such as meals and medication, care assistants can spot new or different symptoms or safety issues in the home, which can be life-changing and even life-saving.
5. Having a vocation
From providing a shoulder to cry on to cheering on accomplishments and even advocating for service users, care assistants value having a true vocation, not just a job.