Care Professional/ Support worker in Domiciliary Care
To Provide high quality care in Domiciliary services in meeting the personal care needs of clients in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Care provided by care assistants provides and coordinates individualized care and resources to elderly, disabled and others so that they may continue to live in their homes and in the community. The support may include transportation, house cleaning (minimal), personal hygiene, providing meals, medication support and other health and wellness related activities.
The main duties and responsibilities of the role are:
* To assist clients with all personal care needs including, undressing, washing, bathing and toileting needs.
* To follow the care plan.
* To assist clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in use and care of aids and personal equipment.
* To support and care for clients who require End of Life Support
* To engage in the promotion of mental and physical well-being of clients through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and recreations.
* To make and change beds and all domestic tasks within the household.
* Where required, to assist with client's laundry.
* Update, maintain current, accurate, confidential records for each client.
* To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
* To always comply with the organisation's policies and procedures, which includes the client's care plan and medication needs.
* To report to the registered manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
* To encourage clients to remain as independent as possible.
Job Types: Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Work Location: In person