Domiciliary Care Worker
ProCare Nursing– All areas of Cardiff
Job Description
We are looking for a Domiciliary Care Worker, based in Cardiff. Would you like to work during evenings or on the weekend to earn an additional income?
Whether you are looking for a second income, experience, or you need a flexible employer, we could be the right choice for you.
Are you caring, reliable, honest, and able to work alone or as part of a team?
ProCare are looking for a Domiciliary Care Worker that can work flexible hours to provide the best possible care within the service user’s home and also within our care homes.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Enable the service user to remain as independent as possible.
2. Carry out personal care, develop and/or maintain social activities and individual social networks as specified in the service user’s individual plan of care, encouraging the service user where possible to undertake these tasks themselves.
3. Contribute to accurate and detailed record keeping whilst maintaining the service user’s privacy in accordance with the confidentiality policy.
4. Liaise with the service user’s relatives, GP, and other health professionals contributing to care under the guidance of management.
5. Participate in training as required by management to improve personal skills and knowledge to maintain a provision of high-quality domiciliary care.
6. Contribute to the maintenance of the service users’ individuality, dignity, and freedom of choice.
7. Update service users' individual care plans and participate in any review/reassessment of service users' needs as required.
8. Ensure that full and accurate records of transactions are kept for inspection and that adequate security for service users’ monies and valuables is maintained.
This job description is a general description of the duties expected of a community support worker; other duties within the carer's capabilities and in line with legislation and regulations may be required to meet individual service user needs.
You must be able to:
* Respect confidentiality, dignity, privacy, individual differences, and preferences of a service user in their home environment.
* Convey information clearly and follow organizational policies and procedures.
* Help service users maintain their independence whilst living in their own homes.
* Provide personal care services to children and adults, and support service users who may have learning difficulties or mental/physical health problems.
* Carry out services such as shopping and domestic help.
* Work towards and gain a QCF level 2 in health and social care.
(Training is provided; however, it would be advantageous to have previous experience in the care sector).
Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure (DBS).
Full training provided.
Preferably hold a FULL UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.
Experience preferred but not essential.
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