Overview
To positively contribute to the successful delivery of a high-quality standard of person-centred care by visiting people in their own homes and assisting them with household tasks, personal care, an with a variety of care duties, observing and respecting their dignity, privacy and promoting their independence.
We are currently seeking a dedicated Care Worker to join our team in providing compassionate care to individuals . The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities and ensuring their well-being.
Duties
Assisting service user with the following:
Personal Care:
- Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for Day Care or trips out.
- Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth.
- Hair Care (mating /brushing).
- Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.
- Continence management.
- Care of pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision).
- Getting in and out of bed.
- Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living / Rehabilitation Aids, as required.
- Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by healthcare professionals.
- Day / evening / night sitting services, as required.
Medication
- Assisting the service user to take prescribed medication.
Dietary Care:
- Preparation of snacks and meals according to the service user’s likes / dislikes.
- Assisting with feeding, as required.
Domestic / Household Services:
- General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming / polishing.
- Bed-making
- Clearing refuse and rubbish
- Laundering / Handwashing / Ironing / Light needlework, as required.
- Fuel Management.
- Shopping, and the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting.
- Light gardening tasks (subject to agreement at the Care Plan stage).
Personal services:
- Assistance with personal finances, to include paying bills, collecting pensions.
- Personal planning (birthdays / anniversaries etc)
- Democratic rights (voting cards etc).
In addition you will:
- Conform to all Policies and Procedures laid down by the Organisation in respect of carrying
out these Care Duties and in other administrative aspects of the business, as relevant.
- Participate as directed by the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor in Induction
Training and regular In-service Training programmes.
- Maintain accurate, concise and timely records of service user care, diary sheets, time sheets
and mileage sheets.
- Participate in Staff, Team and Quality Management Review Meetings as directed by the
Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor.
- Report back to the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor on any aspect of service
user care which he / she feels warrants investigation or urgent action.
- Participate in reviews of service users’ Care Plans as required.
- Be aware of the tasks and activities which must NOT be undertaken as part of care duties, as set out in Policy 01-1005: Duties Not to be Undertaken.
Person Specification:
- Relevant experience/training and/or qualifications – such as NVQ Level 2/Health and Social
- Care or other relevant care qualifications are preferred but are not essential; however, a
willingness to gain such qualifications later is desired.
- A minimum of 6 months of experience in a Domiciliary care setting is preferred; those
without a healthcare experience but with a willingness to learn will also be considered.
- Candidates must have a valid DBS or be willing to register with the DBS Service.
- Driving Licence holders preferred but transport is available (at a fee of £20 per day)
- Candidates must be physically fit (physical strength
Qualifications
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or working towards it)
- Any other relevant care qualifications (care standards, CNA, etc).
- IELTS UKVI test result with a minimum score of 4 in all categories/ or NARIC.
- A valid police clearance from the countries you’ve resided within the last 10 years.
- Must be able in work in Shifts of 12 hours/ 8 hours/ Day shift /Night shift /Overnight shift
- -Previous experience in a care home or similar setting is desirable
– Ability to follow care plans and provide high-quality care to residentsREQUIRED SKILLS
- Compassionate, caring and respectful.
- Ability to read and implement care plans.
- A team player.
- Good communication skills (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Presentable with good personality.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Willing and motivated to learn to develop self.
- Good organisational and problem-solving abilities.
- Experienced in working within a framework of safeguarding.
- Excellent working knowledge of equality, diversity and inclusion
NO SPONSOR/COS APPLICANTS
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.52-£12.00 per hour
