Job Description

'We do not accept sponsorship at this time'

Purpose of Position

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of service users in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence. Care provided by care assistants is expected to include care that would reasonably be given by members of the service user's own family and will not include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse. Only when trained to do so would care workers undertake any specialist tasks.

Paid hourly rate/ travel time and mileage

Principal Responsibilities

1. To assist service users with all personal care needs including, undressing, washing, bathing, and toileting needs.

2. To assist service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence, and help in the use and care of aids and personal equipment.

3. To support and care for service users who are dying.

4. To engage in the promotion of mental and physical well-being of service users through talking to them, taking them out, and sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and recreations.

5. To make and change beds and all domestic tasks within the household.

6. Where required, to assist with service user's laundry, including using a laundrette where necessary.

7. To read and write reports and take part in staff and service users' meetings and in training activities as directed.

8. To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

9. To always comply with JDW Care Ltd.'s policies and procedures, which includes the service users' care plan and medication needs.

10. To report to the registered manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a service user.

11. To encourage service users to remain as independent as possible.

12. All staff are required to attend mandatory training where appropriate; this includes induction and National Vocational Qualifications or their equivalent.

13. To enable and assist service users to maintain on a day-to-day basis as much autonomy and independence as possible.

14. Update and continually improve practice by a mutually agreed method which may include attendance at staff meetings, learning support briefings, and one-to-one supervision.

15. Take responsibility in conjunction with the line manager for identifying further learning.

16. Be aware of requirements regarding codes of practice and relevant codes of conduct where appropriate issued by professional bodies.

17. To act always, to safeguard service users from any form of abuse and to report such concerns immediately.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 13.00-19.50 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Store discount
Experience:

Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person