Care Assistant in Leeds - OOJ Homecare Services Ltd
OOJ Homecare Services Ltd
Leeds, United Kingdom
Verified Company
1 week ago
Description
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 personcentred 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/Coordinator.
- 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.
Job Type:
Zero hours contract
Salary:
£11.00-£11.50 per hour
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location:
On the road