JOB DESCRIPTION
POSITION: DOMICILIARY CARER
RESPONSIBLE TO: REGISTERED MANAGER
Purpose of Position
* To enable and / or assist individuals to remain in the community, to be supported and maintained safely in their own homes and thereby enhance the quality of life.
* Encouraging service user's individuality and independence while maintaining their dignity and respect
* Helping service user to maintain relationships with neighbours, the neighbourhood and familiar activities and surroundings, providing social contact, especially for service users who live alone
* Assisting other care workers and professionals to provide care for service user
* Being the face of 'care in the community' and acting as PHC Ltd representative ensuring our values are maintained.
Workplace values
The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:
Caring
Dignity
Choice
Commitment.
Principle Responsibilities
1. To visit nominated Service Users, at times directed by the Care Coordinators and management.
To be particularly vigilant for signs of distress or anxiety in Service Users; any deterioration in physical and /or mental health, or safety of the environment, and to report these as a matter of urgency to your manager or coordinator in her absence.
To carry out all tasks in a way that demonstrates respect for the privacy, dignity and value of all users, irrespective of severity or disability or personal circumstances.
To summon appropriate assistance in an emergency. All actions should sustain, support and enhance the independence of Service Users, as specified in their care plan.
2. Personal Care (only where specified on the care plan and subject to appropriate review):
Assist Service Users in/out of bed, chairs, etc., using agreed procedures. Assist Service Users in turning to relieve pressure areas.
Assist Service Users in (un)dressing, care of aids and personal equipment (hearing aids, glasses, dentures, prosthesis, etc.).
Assist Service Users in all aspects of personal hygiene, i.e. washing, shaving, showering etc.
Assist Service Users in feeding.
Assist Service Users to access toilet facilities, emptying commodes and disposal of incontinence materials, using agreed health and safety procedures.
Encourage Service Users to maximise their own abilities and skills
3. Domestic
Where directed, maintain cleanliness of Service Users home, to meet with health and safety requirements.
Light fires or operate other sources of warmth.
Where appropriate home facilities are available, launder and iron clothes and/or bed linen.
Undertake essential shopping, payment of bills.
Where directed prepare or reheat meals provided and/or demonstrate to service user.
4. Social
Actively encourage Service Users, according to their capabilities, to participate in all aspects of daily living activities.
Develop and maintain personal contact with the Service User through talking and listening.
Provide support as part of a caring team, liaising with informal carers, other agencies or professionals as necessary.
5. Collaboration with Other Agencies
Assist the management to maintain good relationships with other personnel involved in the care of the Service User, i.e. Community Nurses, Social Workers, G.P's, etc., as part of a caring team.
6. General Duties
As required maintain accurate, legible, record and submit them on a regular basis to the manager.
Participate in PHC Ltd.'s Electronic Call Monitoring system as appropriate.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Advise Service Users of the complaints procedures (where appropriate)
Participate in all training courses, including Level 1, 2 and 3 in Health and Social Care.
Comply with legal requirements-Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers and Adult Social Care Workers in Englandand National Minimum Standards; Health and Safety at Work Act, etc)
Participate in meeting as appropriate and attend regular supervision sessions.
Any other duties reasonably falling within the scope of the post.
Be committed and promote PHC Ltd.'s Equal Opportunity and Anti Discriminatory Policies and Procedures in relation to both service provision and employment issues.
7. Decision Making Authority
To be responsible for any day to day decisions within the confines of the duties allocated and Job Description
Skills and Experience
A caring individual who is compassionate about providing care and support to vulnerable people.
Understanding that everyone is different and making sure people who use our care and support service have a choice in their care.
Excellent organisational skills.
A team player but also able to work on own initiative.
Self-motivated and flexible.
Ability to provide emotional and social support whilst promoting dignity and respect.
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
Excellent attendance and punctuality record.
Commitment to providing a high standard of care.
Qualification and Experience
* No experience is necessary as full certified training is provided to all employees.
* You do need to possess the necessary desire and passion to work as a Home Care Assistant.
* A full driving licence and access to your own transport is desirable as the job involves house to house visits in the community.
Special Conditions
Criminal Record Bureau Disclosures
This post will result in you having substantial contact with the elderly, sick or disables. PHC Ltd, therefore, requires that by virtue of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975, the Police Act 1997, you reveal any criminal convictions, bind over orders or cautions, including those which would normally be regarded as spent. You must
Benefits
* your hourly pay rate is between £12.50 per hour + mileage rate to the drivers
* Most (if not all) calls are 30 minutes, but some calls are significantly longer.
* We are a great team with excellent opportunities for progression, backed by fantastic support.
* We actively promote from within, and we offer career progression opportunities.
* We have full time and part-time vacancies, covering mornings, afternoons, evenings and weekends
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent
Pay: Up to £12.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company car
* Company pension
* Sick pay
Language:
* English (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person