A day in the life of a home care
worker
Janet works from 7am to 11am.
Most days she usually starts with a call to Mr and Mrs Robins who,
despite being retired for over 20 years, still like to start their
day at a time as if Mr Robins was going to work. Janet helps Mr
Robins get his wife up and while he helps her dress, Janet prepares
a breakfast for them along with some vegetables that they will be
able to cook for themselves later.
Just before leaving Mr and Mrs
Robins, for Mrs Ash, Janet ensures that Mrs Robins' medication is
put into pots to ensure she takes the right tablets at the right
time.
On arriving at Mrs Ash's, Janet
finds that she is up and dressed. It's a good day as far as her
arthritis is concerned - so Janet has time to help her sort her
washing and to discuss and share family news before moving on to
her next clients.