Care assistant
| Posting date: | 30 May 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 29 June 2025 |
| Location: | Birmingham, West Midlands |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Prestige Carers UK Ltd |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | prestigecare |
Summary
Position - Domiciliary Care Worker
The Domiciliary Care worker works as part of a team providing personal, domestic and
social care at home to vulnerable individuals (including frail elderly, those with physical
and learning disabilities and mental health) and their carers.
The various tasks to be performed by the domiciliary care worker may cover all or some
of the following according to the individual needs of the client assessed by the
appropriate professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Care as specified on the care plan for the service user. This includes assisting
service users with all aspects of personal hygiene i.e. washing, shaving, showering etc.
Job Description
Assist service users with toileting, dressing/undressing and feeding
Assist service users with mobility and transfer using correctly any specialised
equipment provided.
Administer prescribed medication, only as directed by a qualified medical
practitioner under the direction of a supervisor
Assist service users with therapeutic programmes as directed by relevant
professionals
Domestic Care when directed, maintain cleanliness of Service users home to ensure
a safe environment set out in the health and safety requirements.
Successful applicants must be willing to carry out Enhanced Access DBS check.
Participating in Induction programme and in-service training
Relevant administration (completion of timesheets, incident forms, activity sheets,
etc)
Attending meetings (staff, assessment, team)
Adhere to and ensure safe practice according to health and safety procedures
Any other appropriate duties as directed by the Care Coordinator.
The confidentiality of the client must be maintained at all times.
To comply with training and development requirements set out by Prestige Carers UK Ltd.
Participate in Induction programme, attend in-service training and update
mandatory training when required.
To adhere to the Health and Safety policy and procedures set out by Prestige Carers UK Ltd i.e. Domiciliary Care Regulations, National Minimum
Standards and Health and Safety at Work Act etc.
The Domiciliary care worker must always liase closely with the Supervisor, reporting
any significant or unusual change i.e. accidents, incidents or illness etc.
Satisfactory References
Full driving licence is desirable
Access to a vehicle for work purposes
6 months experience in formal care setting
NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent
Care certificate mandatory training
Up to date Emergency First Aid
Up to date Moving and Handling
Up to date Food and Hygiene
The Domiciliary Care worker works as part of a team providing personal, domestic and
social care at home to vulnerable individuals (including frail elderly, those with physical
and learning disabilities and mental health) and their carers.
The various tasks to be performed by the domiciliary care worker may cover all or some
of the following according to the individual needs of the client assessed by the
appropriate professionals.
Key Responsibilities
Personal Care as specified on the care plan for the service user. This includes assisting
service users with all aspects of personal hygiene i.e. washing, shaving, showering etc.
Job Description
Assist service users with toileting, dressing/undressing and feeding
Assist service users with mobility and transfer using correctly any specialised
equipment provided.
Administer prescribed medication, only as directed by a qualified medical
practitioner under the direction of a supervisor
Assist service users with therapeutic programmes as directed by relevant
professionals
Domestic Care when directed, maintain cleanliness of Service users home to ensure
a safe environment set out in the health and safety requirements.
Successful applicants must be willing to carry out Enhanced Access DBS check.
Participating in Induction programme and in-service training
Relevant administration (completion of timesheets, incident forms, activity sheets,
etc)
Attending meetings (staff, assessment, team)
Adhere to and ensure safe practice according to health and safety procedures
Any other appropriate duties as directed by the Care Coordinator.
The confidentiality of the client must be maintained at all times.
To comply with training and development requirements set out by Prestige Carers UK Ltd.
Participate in Induction programme, attend in-service training and update
mandatory training when required.
To adhere to the Health and Safety policy and procedures set out by Prestige Carers UK Ltd i.e. Domiciliary Care Regulations, National Minimum
Standards and Health and Safety at Work Act etc.
The Domiciliary care worker must always liase closely with the Supervisor, reporting
any significant or unusual change i.e. accidents, incidents or illness etc.
Satisfactory References
Full driving licence is desirable
Access to a vehicle for work purposes
6 months experience in formal care setting
NVQ Level 2 in Care or equivalent
Care certificate mandatory training
Up to date Emergency First Aid
Up to date Moving and Handling
Up to date Food and Hygiene