Community Care Worker
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
You will need to have a valid driving license and car
up to date DBS
All mandatory training up to date within the last 6 months
* 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
You will need to have a valid driving license and car
up to date DBS
All mandatory training up to date within the last 6 months