To provide a Service of Care to clients to enable them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible. This Care Service will involve a programme of personal care and household management that is personalised for each Service User in the form of a care plan. Care duties will therefore include assisting the client with the following activities and in doing so will at all times observe and respect the client’s dignity, privacy and independence as far as practical:

In relation to the Personal Care Plan designed for the Service User

Dressing and undressing / preparing the client for Day Care or trips out.

Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth.

Hair care (washing / brushing).

Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.

Continence management.

Observation of pressure sores / Breaking down of tissue

Getting in and out of bed.

Assisting with the use of aids to daily living / rehabilitation aids, as required.

Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals.

Day / evening / night sitting services, as required.

Prompting the client to take prescribed medication.

Preparation of snacks and meals according to the client’s likes / dislikes.

Assisting with feeding, as required.

General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming / polishing.

Bed making.

Clearing refuse and rubbish.

Laundering and ironing, as required by the Person Centred Care Plan.

Shopping, and the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting.

Assistance with personal finances, to include paying bills.

Personal planning (birthdays, anniversaries, etc).

Democratic rights (voting).

 

To conform to all Policies and Procedures laid down by Leda Homecare Ltd. in respect of carrying out these care duties and in other administrative aspects of the business, as relevant.

To assist and support the Care coordinator in developing and maintaining effective working relationships through positive communication systems, ensuring motivation and promoting good practice in all areas.

To ensure confidentiality is maintained at all times.

To ensure that the Service Users dignity and independence is maintained at all times, in line with person centred care plans.

To ensure that Leda Homecare’s stated philosophy and ethics are implemented within the service.

To participate as directed by the Manager in Induction Training and regular In- Service Training Programmes.

To ensure that accurate, concise and timely records of client care, diary sheets, time sheets and mileage records are completed legibly and on time.

To participate in staff, team and quality management review meetings as directed by the Manager.

To report to the Manager any aspect of client care, which he/she feels, warrants further investigation or action.

To participate in reviews of the person centred care plans as required.

To be aware of the tasks and activities which must NOT be undertaken as part of care duties, as set out in Policy 101.

 

The above job Description may be adjusted according to the developing service needs in conjunction with the post holder.