About the role
Caregivers work to provide support and services to people who need help in their daily lives, often within elderly care or disability services. They may have an education as a nursing assistant, carer, or have completed a care and welfare education. The caregiver's work is central to promoting the individual's independence and quality of life.Responsibilities
The caregiver's responsibilities include assisting with personal hygiene, meals, and medication. They often work to create a safe and pleasant environment for the people they support. Documentation and follow-up of individual care plans are also an important part of their duties.Skills and tools
Caregivers must have good knowledge in nursing and understanding of various medical conditions. They use aids to facilitate individuals in their daily lives and must be able to manage documentation systems. Empathy, patience, and communication skills are key competencies in the profession. Common competencies demanded by employers are omvårdnad, social dokumentation and alternativ och kompletterande kommunikation/akk.