Domiciliary Care Assistant - Buckinghamshire, United Kingdom - Nurses Alliance Limited
3 weeks ago
Description
The role of a Domiciliary Care Worker is to work without direct supervision in the home of the service user providing care and support including personal, social and domestic support whilst adhering to the service user's individual care and support plan.
To visit nominated Service Users, at times directed by the Care Coordinators and management.To be particularly vigilant for the signs of distress or anxiety in
Service Users:
any deterioration in physical and / or mental health, or safety of the environment, and to report these as a matter of urgency to your manager or coordinator in their absence.
To carry out all tasks in a way that demonstrates respect for the privacy, dignity and value of all users, irrespective of severity or disability of personal circumstances.
Assist Service Users in/out of bed, chair using agreed procedures. Assist Service User in turning to relieve pressure areas.
Assist Service Users in dressing/undressing, care of aids and personal equipment (hearing aids, glasses, dentures and prosthesis).
Assist Service Users in all aspects of personal hygiene, washing, shaving, and showering.
Assist Service User with feeding.
Assist Service User to access the toilet, facilities, emptying commodes and disposal of incontinence materials, using agreed health and safety procedures.
Domestic:
When directed, maintain cleanliness of Service Users home, to meet with health and safety requirements.
Light fires or operate other sources of warmth.
Where appropriate home facilities are available, launder and iron clothes and/or bed linen.
Undertake essential shopping.
Where directed prepare to reheat meals provided and/or demonstrate to service user.
Social:
Actively encourage Service Users, according to their capabilities, to participate in all aspects of daily living activities.
Develop and maintain personal contact with the Service User through talking and listening.
Provide support as part of a caring team, liaising with informal carers, other agencies or professionals as necessary.
Collaboration with Other Agencies:
Assist the management to maintain good relationships with other personnel involved in the care of the Service User, i.e. Community Nurses, Social Workers, G.P's, as part of the caring team.
General Duties:
As required maintain accurate, legible, record and submit them on a regular basis to the manager.
Maintain confidentiality at all times.
Advise Service Users of the complaints procedures (where appropriate).
Participate in all training courses, including NVQ2 in Health & Social Care.
Comply with legal requirements (Domiciliary Care Agency Regulations 2004) and National Minimum Standards, Health & Safety at Work Act).
Participate in meeting as appropriate and attend regular supervision sessions.
Any other duties reasonably falling within the scope of the post.
Be committed and promote, Equal Opportunity and Anti Discriminatory Policies and Procedures in relation to both service provision and employment issues.
Decision Making:
To be responsible for any day to day decisions within the confines of the duties allocated and Job Description
Supporting residents and service users in their homes.
Assisting with personal care, support with medication, assisting with meals and daily needs of the service users.
Helping with domestic duties.
Completing daily notes, either via in house record systems or paper based notes.
Interact with the service users to provide reassurance.
Offering emotional support to service users and families.
Collaboration with significant others
Salary:
£11.10 per hour
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Loyalty bonus
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
RefDCW072023
