When we listen to our clients and those receiving care they all agree that the qualities of a great carer are:-
- Compassion
- Empathy
- Treating people with dignity & respect
- Commitment
- Non judgemental
- Good sense of humour
- Good Team Player
These are the qualities that provide the foundation for a long and successful career in caring.
These are the qualities that are the building blocks of any career in caring. You can be trained to develop the practical skills e,g, delivering personal care but it is vitally important that you deliver the care with dignity and respect for the person
A Carer has the privilege of stepping into the person and their family’s lives when they most need support. It is a career where you will learn something new every single day. Every day you will be surprised by what you have gained from getting to know the person and working alongside your colleagues.
Great Carer’s leave a lasting impression with all those that they support well beyond when they cease to care for that person.
Great Carer’s leave a lasting impression with their colleagues. Above all you need other team members to support you and for you to support them in your everyday work. You will make lifelong friends from those you work with because you will be supporting each other through the best and worst of times.
