This is a great opportunity for you to join a care provider to support individuals in the community to lead more valued lives and to promote their independence.
Duties
Personal Care
- Washing
- Bathing
- Dressing/ Undressing
- Dental Hygiene
Putting to Bed
- Undressing/ Dressing
- Washing/ Bathing as directed
- Ensuring clients are safe and comfortable on their beds
Toileting
- Accompanying Clients to the toilet
- Assisting clients in the use of the commode
- Emptying of the commode
- Changing incontinence bags
- Ensuring clients are comfortable when toileting
- Ensuring clients are clean after toileting
Meals
- Supervising clients with meals/ meals on wheels
- Preparing light snacks
- Cooking meals
- Providing clients with hot/ cold drinks
- Feeding clients that are unable to do so for themselves
- At all time ensure that you are aware of your client’s dietary needs.
Medication
- Only give medication when instructed to do so by a home care consultant
- Remove medication from the dosset box
- Either place in a small medication beaker or the client’s hand as they prefer.
- Supervise the client while they are taking the medication
- Return the medication to the dosset box.
- Apply any creams lotions as instructed and wash hands immediately afterwards.
- Record the medication taken on the daily report sheet
- Report any refusal of medication immediately to NISSI HOME CARE
Essential criteria
Requirements
- Previous experience in the UK – as our social care system is unique (experience from abroad will not be considered)
- Ability to perform and complete the necessary training required
- Strong communication skills and a caring nature
- Approachable
- Strong command of English
- Caring and compassionate
- Current DBS – Registered on the Updated Service
Desirable criteria
A valid driving license with a car will be desirable
