Care Worker

JOB SUMMARY The care worker is a member of the domiciliary team appointed to support the Care Coordinator and Manager in the delivery of personal care and treatment of disease, disorder and injuries. The role involves contact on a physical and psychological level with clients and their families. The post holder will undertake a range of activities under the supervision of Care Coordinators and Supervisors, having been assessed and deemed competent in the activities required. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES To provide personal care and support to clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses, and disabilities. To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client and not foster dependent behavior To provide input into the care and support plans of Clients by regularly feedingbackto the Care Supervisor To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower To assist Clients to dress and undress - To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment FLEXIBILITY This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of the main responsibilities only. The postholder is required to be flexible in developing their role in agreement with their designated manager. In addition they may be required by their manager ..... full job details .....