Job Summary
We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Domiciliary Care Assistant to join our team. As a carer, you will be responsible for visiting service users in their own homes, ensuring they receive the highest standards of care and support. The role is focused on promoting independence, choice, rights, and quality of life for each individual.
Your key responsibilities will include:
* Providing companionship and emotional support to service users.
* Accompanying individuals when going out of the house, ensuring their safety and well-being.
* Assisting with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, and hygiene needs.
* Offering meal and nutritional support, including food preparation and serving.
* Medication support, ensuring proper administration and adherence to prescribed schedules.
* Assisting the patient with bathing, grooming, and getting dressed: Ensuring that the patient maintains good hygiene and feels comfortable with their appearance.
* Handling household tasks like grocery shopping and laundry: Assisting with everyday chores that the patient might not be able to perform due to physical limitations.
* Preparing and serving meals at the appropriate time: Preparing nutritious meals that meet the patient’s dietary needs.
* Administering oral and topical medication under the supervision of medical personnel: Providing medication management support.
* Providing mental and emotional support: Offering companionship and providing emotional reassurance.
* Making recommendations to family members and healthcare personnel on the plan of care: Keeping open communication with family members and healthcare providers.
* Organising suitable recreational activities for the patient: Engaging the patient in enjoyable and appropriate activities.
* Collaborating with other healthcare and social care professionals to provide the best possible care: Working with nurses, doctors, social workers, and other professionals involved in the patient's care.
* Assessing and managing risk in line with company policies and procedures and government regulations.
Requirements:
* Must have access to your own vehicle and a valid driving license for travel between rounds.
* A clear DBS check and right to work documentation.
* Two satisfactory references.
* At least 6 months of previous experience caring for a loved one or paid experience as a care assistant, domiciliary carer, support worker or personal healthcare assistant.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Good IT skills, as all of our systems are online.
* Available to work various hours.
Schedule:
* Day shift
* Every weekend
* Night shift
* Weekend availability
* Weekends only
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Pay: £11.75-£13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 4 – 40 per week
Benefits:
* Competitive pay
* Opportunities for training and career development
* Flexible working hours
* Casual dress
* Company pension
* Employee mentoring programme
* Flexitime
* UK visa sponsorship
If you are passionate about helping others and making a real difference, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply: Please submit your application along with your CV and references.
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