PURPOSE:
To provide support and assistance to Carers and people with care needs. This will involve the provision of personal and social care, respecting confidentiality at all times within an equal opportunities framework.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- To provide a high quality service which will involve the provision of personal and social and domestic care as documented in the clients individual support plan.
- To respect the personal choice of lifestyles of Carers, people with care needs and colleagues, ensuring that equal opportunities principles are applied at all times.
- To work within Health and Safety Regulations
- It is imperative that confidentiality is respected at all times.
FAMILY/INDIVIDUAL RELATED TASKS:
- Attend the homes of families/individuals and perform duties as specified by the Line Manager. Listen to the directions and requests of both the person with a disability and the carer and wherever possible perform the duties consistent with their own wishes.
- To maintain independence by working with an enabling ethos of ‘doing with’ not ‘doing for’ the person with care needs.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CARE TASKS:
- Administer only the medication as prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner as detailed in the Support Plan.
- Assist with the therapeutic programmes for rehabilitation and development as agreed with appropriate clinical professionals in liaison with the Line Manager.
- Provide a safe environment for those who need constant supervision and help
- Provide emotional support to the family as part of a caring team
- Supervise the person with care needs outside the home as advised by the Line Manager, with written permission from the disabled person or responsible carer.
DOMESTIC TASKS:
- Some light domestic duties may be carried out as follows:
- Making and changing the bed of the person with care needs.
- Essential laundering for the disabled person
- Essential shopping (receipts must be obtained for all purchases)
- Preparing meals and washing up
- Essential cleaning (as documented in clients support plan)
To apply for this job email your details to crestcaresolutions@outlook.com.