To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person centred approach
To observe and promote the Client's choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights
To create and maintain good professional relationships with Clients, their family and friends
To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Care provision
To provide care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities
To know and understand the care and support of the Client
To undertake the tasks detailed in the Client's care and support plan using a person centred approach and in the least intrusive way
To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client and not foster dependent behaviour
To provide input into the care and support plans
To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night dependent on working hours
To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client's choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements
To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan
To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly
To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Client
To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Clients
To provide companionship to the Client, actively talking and listening to them about their interests
To help the Client to maintain contact with their family and friends
To accompany the Client on trips into the community
To assist the Client to manage their personal affairs
To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Client, whilst respecting the Client's choice and rights
Recording and Reporting
To maintain detailed accurate records
To regularly read care and support plans, acknowledging changes
To protect the confidentiality of allinformation relating to the Client and not divulgeinformation to anyone who is not authorised to receive it
To promptly report to the office
To continue to monitor where concerns have been reported and recorded
To recognise the signs of abuse and immediately report abuse or suspected abuse to a Manager
To report any complaints to the office
General
To dress appropriately
To seek out best practice and look at innovative ways to improve the quality and efficiency of service delivery
To attend and participate in regular Care Worker team meetings and any other relevant meetings
To attend in house and external training pertinent to the role of Care Worker
To ensure completed weekly timesheets are submitted on time
To observe all health & safety rules and take reasonable care to promote health and safety of self and others and raise any concerns
To aim to ensure everyone has equal treatment and equal access to services and employment
Any other duties requested by Senior Management, which are within the scope of the post
Special conditions attached to post
Flexible working, as evening and week end work is required
Own transport
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From 25,000.00 per year
Expected hours: No less than 16 per week
Benefits:
Health & wellbeing programme
Physical Setting:
Homecare
Shift:
10 hour shift
12 hour shift
8 hour shift
Day shift
Night shift
Experience:
Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
Do you have a car and driving licence? (required)
Work Location: In person
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