Sponsorship not available

Purpose of the role: To provide personal and practical care services to older people living in their own homes. This care is to be delivered in a way that meets the person’s assessed needs and preferences and respects their dignity, privacy and personal uniqueness.

Main duties and Responsibilities:

• To support service users with getting up, including washing or bathing and dressing and preparing for the day ahead.

• To support with personal grooming, hair and mouth care.

• To support with toileting and continence needs, this may involve continence aids, commodes and catheters.

• To support with preparation of meals and drinks, including feeding if required ensuring good nutrition and hydration is maintained.

• To carry out basic domestic tasks to ensure that the service user’s home is left clean and tidy.

• To carry out bed making and changing.

• To support with getting undressed and preparing for or going to bed.

• To support with mobility and manual handling needs as assessed and documented.

• To support and engage with service users in social activities, hobbies and pastimes.

• To support with physical health needs.

• To support with prescribed medication.

• To support with emotional well-being.

• To ensure that at all times the service user is supported and encouraged to maintain independence and control.

• To keep accurate records and maintain the confidentiality of service user information.

• To ensure that any changes or concerns relating to service users are reported to the manager.

• To comply with organisational policies and procedures and relevant law and legislation, including the CQC Fundamental Standards to ensure the safety and well being of service users and self.

• To work in partnership with other health care professionals, including GP’s and District Nurses.

• To attend training, supervision and meetings as required for personal support and development

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