Care Worker Worksop, England

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Full Time Worksop, England 11 - 12 GBP HOURLY Today

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES: To provide a Service of Care to service users to enable them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible. This Care Service will involve a programme of personal care and household management that is personalised for each service user in the form of a Care Plan. Care duties will therefore include assisting the service user with the following activities and in so doing will at all times observe and respect the service user’s dignity, privacy and independence as far as practical:1.1 Personal Care: Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for Day Care or trips out.

Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth.
Hair care (washing / brushing).
Nail care (fingernails only).
Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.
Continence management.
Care of pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision).
Getting in and out of bed.
Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living / Rehabilitation Aids, as required.
Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals.
Day / evening / night sitting services, as required.1. 2 Healthcare:Assisting the service user to take prescribed medication.Informing GP of any changes to healthSupporting clients to attend health appointments1.3 Dietary Care:Preparation of snacks and meals according to the service user’s likes / dislikes.
Assisting with feeding, as required.1.4 Domestic / Household Services:General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming / polishing.
Bed-making.
Clearing refuse and rubbish.
Laundering / Hand-washing / Ironing / Light needlework, as required.
Fuel Management.
Shopping, and the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting.
Light gardening tasks (subject to previous agreement at the Care Plan stage).Personal services:Assistance with personal finances, to include paying bills, collecting pensions.
Personal planning (birthdays / anniversaries etc)
Democratic rights (voting cards etc).Please note: the above list of tasks is not an exhaustive list and the role of carer can be very varied and change from time to time.