This small, friendly business is looking to recruit a Domiciliary Carer.
Duties to include:
- Working within Client’s homes, accepting different environments and Client’s varying capabilities;
- Developing and maintaining good communication with both Client and family members;
- Ensuring a living environment which is as safe as possible for Clients, whilst respecting their choices and rights;
- Alerting the Registered Manager/Directors to any changes in the Client’s physical/mental condition and/or circumstances;
- Familiarisation with Clients Personal Care Plans;
- Ensuring the Client is not put at risk as a result of home care activities;
- Personal Care which may include assistance with washing, bathing & toileting;
- Personal Care which may include moving and handling;
- Personal Care which may include help with the purchasing of provisions to provide a nutritionally balanced diet;
- Domestic Care which may include shopping – escorted or alone;
- Domestic Care which may include collection of pensions & paying bills;
- Undertaking housekeeping, household cleaning and laundry duties as requested if outlined in the Care Plan;
- Companionship Care which may include sits, escorting to appointments & help with reading;
- Responsibility for the safe handling of property, equipment & monies belonging to the Client;
- Willingness to travel between Client’s homes;
This is not an exhaustive list, but gives an accurate and concise summary of the duties involved.
Skills & Specifications
Qualifications
- Good general level of education;
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal;
- Good level of written & spoken English;
- Hold or be willing to undertake QCF (NVQ) Level 2 or 3 in Care;
- Experience of working with the elderly is preferred although not essential, as successful candidates will be required to complete a comprehensive induction.
Personal Qualities
- Ability to identify with and relate to people from all backgrounds, ethnicities and religions;
- Strong sense of responsibility;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Good ability to work independently or as part of a team;
- Willingness to learn and adaptable to change;
- Capable of prioritising;
- Motivated, committed and focussed;
- Caring, patient and understanding;
- Reliable & trustworthy.
Other
- Full, valid driving license & access to a motor vehicle;
- Business insurance;
- Legally allowed to work in the U.K.