Care Worker Cambridge, East of England, England
Job description
Hours Of Work
Hours and days of work will be agreed between the employee and the company based upon the needs of the business and will include, at least, working every other weekend.
Days of work, once agreed cannot be amended within your probationary period of 3 months and thereafter only with the agreement of a manager giving at least 4 weeks’ notice.
The Role:
To provide a wide range of personal support to our service users, in accordance with the Service
Users individual Care Plan, this may include assistance with physical care and domestic duties, and where necessary social duties aimed at supporting the client in a homely atmosphere where they can achieve maximum independence whilst respecting the service user’s dignity and privacy. As a car driver you will need to be a competent and confident driver.
To assist a service user to take part in activities and events outside of their home, for example, to go shopping, to go to a social event or keep a medical appointment. The role of escort is a legitimate one for care workers, which could be seen as integral to the provision of personal care for some users, but not in every case. It can be carried out on foot or in connection with another mode of transport, including by car driven by the care worker, which could be their own car or a car owned by the service user.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
Personal Care:
To wash, dress, feed and toilet clients as assessed in their individual care plan.
To provide a range of care helping with personal hygiene.
Encouraging the use of daily living aids and special equipment.
Hair washing and grooming
Healthcare:
To assist service users to use medication and treatment as prescribed and as instructed in the Service Users individual Care Plan.
Dietary Duties:
Prepare, cook and serve meals in accordance with the Service Users individual care plan and the offering choices.
Assisting with feeding and drinking.
Updated 2018
Beaumont Healthcare Ltd
Domestic Duties:
To carry out a range of domestic duties, in accordance with the Service Users individual Care
Plan, in the homes of service users and assisting them in the ordinary running of their households, this may include cleaning, preparation and cooking of food, washing up, making beds, washing and ironing and emptying commodes.
To undertake a range of duties as required, in accordance with the Service Users individual
Care Plan, including shopping, collecting pensions and prescriptions, paying accounts and making phone calls.
To refer significant problems to the line Manager.
Social Duties:
To undertake a range of social duties.
To keep accurate company records of any money handled on behalf of Service Users.
To encourage people to continue or take up social activities, including attendance at day centres and other activities outside the home.
To listen sympathetically to service users worries and problems.
To give advice and assistance, under the guidance of your line Manager, to service users in such areas as housekeeping or practical difficulties
General:
To maintain accurate factual records relating to the service user in their Progress Notes.
To deal with any emergency that arises whilst with a service user, liasing with the appropriate agencies and keeping the company fully informed.
To attend and participate in meetings/reviews regarding the future care of the service user.
To attend in house training courses when required and as provided by the company.
Personal Qualities
Some flexibility within their working hours
Occasional requirement to work outside of your normal working area
Good communication skills
Good written skills
Ability to develop good working relationships with work colleagues and Service Users
To be able and willing to work alone with confidence
Understanding of the needs of a service users
To treat Service Users and their families with respect and dignity in their own home
Honest and trustworthy
Overseas applicants : Please note that to qualify for a skilled worker sponsored visa you MUST reach the following requirements; , you need to be a qualified nurse, doctor or social worker in any country or have a NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in health and social care and you MUST hold a valid driving license.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.20-£20.40 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Store discount
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: On the road
