Job Description

To provide a Service of Care to service users to enable them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible. This Domiciliary Care Service will involve a programme of personal care and household management that is personalised for each service user in the form of a Care Plan. Care duties will therefore include assisting the service user with the following activities and in so doing will at all times observe and respect the service users dignity, privacy and independence as far as practical: 1. Personal care: - Dressing and undressing / preparing client for Day Care or trips out. - Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth. - Toileting, personal hygiene Continence management -Getting in and out of bed -- Assisting with the use of Aids to daily living as required - Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals. -sitting services as required. To continuously undertake ongoing training both in house and outside that is appropriate to your job and personal development
To operate in line with Care Standards Act, POVA, Employment Agencies Act, Data Protection Act, Equal Opportunities specifically adhering to - the Race Relations Act 1976, the Sex Discrimination Act 1995, the Disability
Discrimination Act 1995, the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, the Sexual Orientation Act 2003, the Religious Belief Act 2003, Equal Pay Act 1970 and the Working Time Regulations Act 1998
To comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and operate within the company's health and safety regulations at all times.
To ensure that all Health & Safety and Risk Assessments are carried out effectively in the service users homes
Other Specific Responsibilities:
To ensure that the care given meets and exceeds the needs of the service user as detailed in their care plan and provide detailed reports on each visit
Observe and report (immediately) any changes with the service user's health, changes in skin condition, bowel habits, urinary difficulties, respiratory difficulties, eating and drinking habits or unusual behaviour or condition
To assist with all personal and hygiene care including dressing and undressing, bathing, toileting, mouth and hair care and feeding in accordance with their care plan
You will not be expected to carry out any nursing tasks such as - catheterisation, sterile dressings, administration of medication or injections or introduce any non-prescribed drugs or systemic or topical remedies
You are expected to be vigilant and prevent any form of abuse and expected to provide detailed reports when requested
At all times, you must provide detailed reports in the record book which is kept in the home. In addition, you must report any findings to the office immediately. In the event of any emergencies, you are expected to follow the company's procedures and call the emergency line of the company

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: From 25,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Free parking
Physical Setting:

Homecare
Shift:

Day shift Night shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

Bristol BS3 3LG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: HR2025MAY
Expected start date: 01/06/2025