Job Description
Vacancy Description
Your working week will be varied and being a domiciliary role you will be entering clients' homes. Typical roles and responsibilities will include:
- To provide personal 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 of Clients by regularly feeding back to the Field Care Supervisor
- To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night
- To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower
- To assist Clients to dress and undress
- To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails
- To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene
- To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment
- 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 or instructed by Management
- 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
Personal Qualities :
- Reliable
- Conscientious
- Patient
- A flexible approach
- Supportive and encouraging
Skills Required :
Successful applicants will display the following skills:
- Excellent written and spoken English
- Good interpersonal skills/communication skills
- Self-starter
- Punctual
Future Prospects :
- You may be offered the opportunity to take a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship, if available
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