The Old Roselyon Domiciliary Care Agency is looking to expand its workforce!!!
We are looking for staff to join our team to continue to provide excellent care in the community to the elderly, who choose to stay in their own homes. Constantly promoting independence, dignity and respect to those we care for.
We are looking for someone kind, compassionate, willing to learn and with a desire to care.
Purpose of the role:
To deliver high-quality, person-centred care to elderly service users with physical disabilities, in accordance with individual care plans and agreed timeframes. This includes assistance with personal care, mobility, nutrition and daily living activities within the safety and comfort of the client’s home.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide respectful and dignified personal care including assistance with washing, bathing, dressing, continence care and mobility.
- Support service users with meal preparation and ensure dietary needs are met in a timely and hygienic manner.
- Assist in the use and care of mobility aids and personal equipment.
- Follow individual care plans and risk assessments, ensuring service user safety at all times.
- Record care provided, including updates to daily logs and care plans.
- Maintain professional standards in accordance with the Company’s policies, procedures, and the Carer’s Handbook.
- Uphold confidentiality, dignity and the rights of each service user.
- Report and document any accidents or incidents in accordance with company protocol.
- Respect and protect service users’ property and personal information.
Person Specification:
Qualifications:
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable).
- If you are not qualified, we will support you to complete the Care Certificate within 6 months of employment.
Experience:
- Minimum one year of experience working with elderly individuals (desirable)
- If you do not currently have this experience, we will support you with training to help you develop the required skills.
Skills:
- Strong communication and written skills.
- Good observational and reporting abilities.
- Ability to follow care plans and work independently or as part of a team.
- Commitment to maintaining respectful and professional relationships.
- Previous experience in a similar role preferred, but not required.
- Reliable transportation and valid driving license.
Pay: 13.13 per hour plus petrol
Expected hours: 10 hours per week minimum.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Zero hours contract
Pay: From £13.13 per hour
Work Location: In person
