Care Assistant - Croydon, United Kingdom - KSS Recruit

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Croydon, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We specialise in high quality care for elderly people wishing to remain living in their own home We work very closely with our clients, their families and health care professionals to support our clients in the best possible way.

JOB PURPOSE

To provide the highest standard of care and support to our clients and to enhance their wellbeing and to promote independence.

Care duties for each individual client will be clearly stated in their Care Plan and may vary depending on the client's needs, time of day of the visit etc.

Occasionally other care duties may arise that aren't included below and you will need to be able to adapt easily to take on these different duties if asked.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

Meeting the personal care needs of our clients in a way that respects their dignity and promotes independence. The nature of care we expect you to provide is similar to that which would reasonably be given by members of the client's own family and will not involve tasks that a trained nurse would normally provide.
Assist our clients who need help with getting in and out of bed, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and using the toilet.
Support clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including incontinence to use and look after aids and personal equipment.
Provide care for clients who are temporarily sick and may need assistance with minor dressings, bed nursing, help with feeding, toileting etc.
To help care for clients who are dying.
Promote mental and physical wellbeing of our clients through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
Undertake light household tasks for example making and changing beds, tiding rooms, light cleaning such as dusting and vacuuming and emptying commodes.
Assist with washing clothes and ironing if requested.
Prepare and serve meals; assist clients with eating and drinking; wash up, tidy and clean the kitchen and dining area.
Greet visitors and answer the telephone as needed whilst at the clients home.
Read and write care reports, providing accurate and detailed information