Domiciliary Care Worker Lewisham, England
Job description
To provide personal care and support to every client with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities; To know and understand the care and support of the Client; To undertake the tasks detailed in the Client’s care and support plan using a person centred approach and in the least intrusive way; To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client and not foster dependent behaviour; To provide input into the care and support plans of Client by regularly feeding back to the Field Care Supervisor; To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night; To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower; To assist Clients to dress and undress; To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails; To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene; To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment; To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements; To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management; To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly; To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Client; To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Clients; To provide companionship to the Client, actively talking and listening to them about their interests; To help the Client to maintain contact with their family and friends; To accompany the Client on trips into the community; To assist the Client to manage their personal affairs; To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Client, whilst respecting the Client’s choice and rights.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £11.00-£12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 25% (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
