Domiciliary Carer
hace 6 días
Bristol
At Citywide care agency we are looking for someone who can provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to individuals in their own homes, promoting independence, dignity, privacy, and overall wellbeing. Note: This is a door to door job, so please only apply if you are willing to do this. Key responsibilities and duties will include: • Assist clients with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting., • Support clients with mobility, transfers, and safe use of equipment (where trained)., • Prompt, assist, or administer medication in line with care plans and company policies., • Prepare meals and assist with feeding where required., • Encourage and monitor adequate nutrition and hydration., • Carry out light household duties, including cleaning, laundry, ironing, and changing bed linen., • Support clients with shopping, collecting prescriptions, and attending appointments., • Provide companionship and emotional support to reduce social isolation., • Encourage independence and participation in daily living activities., • Monitor and report any changes in clients’ physical or mental health to the appropriate person., • Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records and documentation., • Follow safeguarding procedures to protect vulnerable adults from abuse or neglect., • Adhere to health and safety guidelines at all times., • Maintain confidentiality and respect clients’ privacy and dignity., • Attend training sessions and team meetings as required., • Be able to work during nights, if needed. Essential: • Candidate must live in Bristol and has good knowledge of the area, • Caring, compassionate, and patient nature, • Good communication and interpersonal skills, • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively, • Reliable and trustworthy, • Previous experience in a care setting, • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle