Care Professional – Radfield Home Care

Flexible weekday availability although weekend availability is desirable.

Job Description:

• To share with other staff in 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.
• To assist our clients who need help with getting in and out of bed, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and using the toilet.
• To help clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including incontinence to use and look after aids and personal equipment.
• To 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 at end of life
• To help promote mental and physical well being of our clients through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To undertake light household tasks for example making and changing beds, tiding rooms, light cleaning such as dusting and vacuuming and emptying commodes.
• To assist with washing clothes and ironing if requested.
• To prepare and serve meals; assist clients with eating and drinking; wash up, tidy and clean the kitchen and dining area.
• To greet visitors and answer the telephone as needed whilst at the clients home.
• To read and write reports, and take part in staff and clients meetings and training activities as directed.
• To maintain the highest standards of hygiene at all times and use personal protective equipment provided. Report any illness to the office so that correct infection prevention and control procedures can be followed.
• To comply with Radfield Home Care’s guidelines and policies at all times.
• To report to the office any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• To encourage clients to remain as independent as possible.
• To report to the office immediately any events or situations that may pose a risk to our clients, their relatives or staff members. For example a faulty piece of equipment or broken step in a clients home.
• To help promote Radfield Home Care with marketing activities which may include leafleting & to help protect the reputation of Radfield Home Care.
• To come into the office at least once a week to collect and bring in client paperwork and to collect your rota and client information.
• To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.

Person Specification:

• Able to be caring, sensitive and patient while supporting people to be as independent as possible
• Keen to work with the people who RHC supports and demonstrate empathy and compassion
• Enthusiasm to make a difference to people’s lives
• Excellent literacy and numeracy skills to understand guidelines, policies and records etc.
• Ability to handle sensitive information and maintain discretion at all times
• Ability to listen and understand and respond to people, always putting the person that’s being supported first.
• Commitment to working in a caring led environment
• Commitment to exceptional standards of client care
• Flexibility and adaptable approach to work

Additional Information:

This role requires contact with vulnerable clients and therefore all roles will be subject to enhanced DBS disclosure, a check against the Adult First register and satisfactory references from previous employers (or other suitable referees.)

Any candidate who fails to disclose information, receive satisfactory references or comply with the companies policies on Safeguarding will not be offered employment and any conditional offers of employment will be revoked.

To be personally recommended for this role, please contact melissa@theworkavenue.org.uk

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