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Job Title: DOMICILARY CARE ASSISTANT

Job Purpose

• To enable service users to remain in their own homes by providing the support and care needed to help them achieve maximum independence.
• To work 'with' clients to achieve outcomes, rather than working 'for' them.
• To encourage clients to regain their confidence all the while promoting their self-respect and dignity
• To provide the highest standard of care provision every day of the year, including early mornings, evenings, weekends and Bank Holidays

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To undertake duties as identified in the client's care plan.
• To assist the client to remain safe and secure at home.
• To help the client to look after their own health
• To appropriately record and report any changes in circumstances in the client's care plan, social or health condition to the line manager.
• To comply with the risk assessment and to be responsible for notifying your line manager of any changes you think may be necessary.
• To notify the office daily of any changes made to the programme of work
• To ensure that your calls are electronically recorded by signing in and signing out of your visit.
• To participate in a four week rolling rota. This may include working alternate weekends and some Bank Holidays.
• To be accountable for your work practice and take responsibility for maintaining and improving your knowledge and skills.
• To respect the rights of clients, and to strive to establish and maintain their trust and confidence, and that of their families.
• To uphold the values of Harino Care – Respect, Dignity, Compassion, Excellence and Responsibility.

The tasks and expectations of a care assistant include

• Assisting clients with personal care tasks which will include; washing, showering, bathing, dressing and undressing, oral hygiene, toileting and getting in and out of bed.

• Assisting clients with their mobility using the appropriate equipment as instructed

• Preparing and/or heating meals, drinks and evening snacks where necessary

• Providing assistance with continence including: help with continence pads, toileting, catheter and colostomy care and emptying and cleaning commodes.

• Maintaining a hygienic environment

• Domestic cleaning, doing the laundry and fire lighting (where it is specified on the care plan)

• Shopping, collecting the pension/prescription and paying bills
• Monitoring food and drink intake
• Enabling clients to take their prescribed medication and completing the necessary documentation.
• Transporting and escorting clients
• To participate in regular supervision, team meetings and annual appraisal
• To undertake training as necessary to perform your duties
• To comply with all Harino Care Limited Policies and Procedures
• To undertake any other reasonable duties as required by the service.

Benefits:

The pay per shift rate is £10.10-£10.70/hour normal hours, £13/hour for self-employed carers, 0.35p/mile mileage paid for car owners

Fixed monthly bonuses for senior level roles

Comprehensive training, induction and continuous personal development

Offering support toward your NVQ levels

We are able to sponsor Tier 2 Health & Care Visa for overseas candidates

Staff accommodation available

Hired Car with free private usage (except fuel) paid for you from your business mileage

Monitoring of your Wellbeing (50% of your Gym Membership)