Job description
*Domiciliary Care Worker*
● Provide personal care and support to service users
● Undertake the tasks detailed in the service user care and support plan using a person centred approach and in the least intrusive way
● Provide input into the care and support plans of service users by regularly feeding back to the Registered Manager
● Assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night
● Assist Clients to wash, bath and shower
● Assist Clients to dress and undress
● Assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails
● Assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene
● Assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment
● Prepare food and drink for the service user, being aware of the service user’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements
● Provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management
● Take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the service user
● Maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with service user and family
● Provide companionship to the service user, actively talking and listening to them about their interests
● Help the service user to maintain contact with their family and friends
● Accompany the service user on trips into the community
*Please note we are not offering sponsorship and you must be living in UK for this role.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
All care workers are required to wear a face mask.
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (required)
Work Location: On the road