Domiciliary Care Worker

Personal care:
Support clients with washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, continence care and using the toilet while maintaining their dignity and privacy.

Medication support:
Prompt, assist or administer medication safely when trained and authorised to do so.

Meals and nutrition:
Prepare meals, drinks and snacks according to clients’ dietary requirements, preferences and care plans.

Household support:
Assist with light cleaning, laundry, changing bed linen, washing dishes and disposing of household waste.

Companionship:
Provide conversation, reassurance and emotional support to promote wellbeing and reduce loneliness.

Appointments and community activities:
Support clients with shopping, collecting prescriptions, attending appointments and participating in social activities.

Promoting independence:
Encourage clients to remain active, make their own choices and complete tasks they can safely manage.

Health monitoring:
Observe changes in clients’ physical health, mood, behaviour or general wellbeing and report concerns promptly.

Record-keeping:
Complete accurate care notes, medication records and other required documentation after each visit.

Communication:
Build positive and professional relationships with clients, families, colleagues and healthcare professionals.

Safe working:
Follow safeguarding, confidentiality, infection control, medication, health and safety, and risk-management procedures.

Travel between clients’ homes across the Raunds area and work flexibly according to scheduled visits and service needs.

Attend required training, supervision and staff meetings.