Home Care - Afro Caribbean Carer

Care Duties:

· To provide care and support to clients within their own home and in the community.

· To directly provide assistance with personal care in accordance with the client’s care plans e.g. assistance with bathing, washing, dressing, using the toilet.

· To support clients using trained moving and handling procedures and equipment.

· To support clients with their medication once training has been undertaken and medication administration competency has been achieved.

· To support clients with daily living tasks as stated in their care plan e.g. meal preparation, cleaning, laundry, shopping.

· To support clients to access the community and take part in social events as directed in the care plan. e.g. support to attend appointments, support to go shopping or attend events.

· To respond promptly to any emergencies e.g. medical emergencies.

· To promote the dignity and privacy of clients.

· To identify and report any concerns relating to clients health and wellbeing to the Registered Manager.

· To write accurate daily reports of all care provided and relevant events and keep these up to date.

· To contribute to developing and reviewing clients care plans and risk assessments.

· To work with external agencies to ensure clients’ needs are met, including attending multi-agency meetings when required.

Safeguarding Responsibilities:

· To identify, respond and report all safeguarding concerns to the Registered Manager.

· To report all concerns of below standard practice and cultural concerns to the Registered Manager.

· To contribute to safeguarding enquiries and meetings as required.

Health and Safety Responsibilities:

· To work in a safe manner at all times maintaining your own and others safety.

· To identify and report any health and safety concerns and potential risks to the Registered Manager.

· To work within the scope of all Health and Safety Policies and Procedures.

· To follow Infection Control Procedures, use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and ensure work areas are clean and maintained.

Equality and Diversity:

· To promote anti-discriminatory practice.

· To support the equality, diversity and rights of clients and colleagues.

· To respect the privacy, dignity, needs and beliefs of clients and colleagues, behaving in a manner which is non-judgmental.

· To behave respectfully at all times to all clients, colleagues and others.