South London Care Assistance London, England
Job description
Purpose of role
To support with all aspects of their day to day living, so I can enjoy the best possible quality of life. Providing care and support is both a challenging and rewarding experience.
You will mostly work in home. Compassion, good communication skills and a calm and caring manner are essential for this important role in our package.
Key responsibility Safely provide compassionate care and support that is centred on the individual needs and wishes . Respect choices and promote dignity at all times.
See the whole person and not merely a list of care needs. Carefully listen and observe how the way the client prefer their care and support to be delivered on a day to day basis. Help to be as independent as possible. Follow instructions in the care and support plan.
This may include:
All aspects of personal care
Showering and bathing
Dressing and grooming
Toileting and continence care
Teeth and dentures
Taking medicines
Encouraging, reminding; assisting and giving medicines
Ordering and collecting prescriptions
Returning unwanted medicines to the pharmacy for safe disposal
Eating and drinking
Helping the customer to plan what to eat and drink
Gentle encouragement and help to eat and drink well
Shopping, preparing and serving food and drinks
Clearing the table, washing up and keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy;
Agreeing with the how to store food safely and dispose of out of date produce
Safely using aids and personal equipment in a manner that respects the dignity.
For example o Standing and walking frames
Wheelchairs, manual and electric hoists
Sliding sheets and moving boards
Hearing aids and other physical aids
Housework
Washing floors, vacuuming and sweeping
Laundry and ironing, making beds and changing the linen
Dusting and general tidying
Pet friendly
Feeding and drinking assistance
Generally hygiene assistance
Walking assistance
Taking to vet if needed
Social and physical activities or mental stimulation such as
Answering the door and greeting visitors
Answering emergency bells and the telephone
Writing cards and letters or emails o Taking out for shopping, to see their friends or to other activities
Hobbies and recreations such as reading, photo albums, games, etc
Additional requirements Commitment to respecting customers’ rights at all times including their rights to privacy, dignity and independence.
Willingness to undertake training. All staff are expected to meet regulatory training standards This role will require you to obtain an Enhanced satisfactory clearance from the Disclosure and Barring
If your suitable to provide the level of service then please don't hesitate to call on 07919898940
