A home care assistant will be responsible for providing personalised care and support to service users who need assistance with activities of daily living within the comfort of their homes.
Main duties:
- Assist service users with daily activities such as bathing, dressing and other personal care needs.
- Assist with preparation of meals, snacks, ensuring service users have access to adequate hydration and nutrition.
- Carry out light housekeeping tasks which may include tidying up, doing laundry, light cleaning, shopping, and other duties as needed.
- Assisting service users moving around their homes safely using assistive devices as needed
- Companionship: providing emotional support, engaging in conversation to promote social interaction and mental well-being
- Maintain accurate and up to date records of the care provided including any changes in the service user’s condition and needs.
- To protect service users and self from injury by being aware of risk assessment information and applying correct moving and handling techniques.
- To comply with the organisation’s policies and procedures as relevant
- To keep the service manager informed regarding changes in circumstances relating to the service user.
Essentials
- Hold at least SVQ 2 in health and social care or have the willingness to work towards SVQ qualifications.
- Good knowledge and understanding of social care standards.
- Compassionate
- Patient
- Communication skills
- Adhering to ethical standards and respecting the service user’s rights and privacy
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Organisational skills
- Observational skills