Dream Community are looking to hire new individuals who can support Clients with all aspects of their day to day living, so they can enjoy the best possible quality of life. You will mostly work alone and/or with another carer with the Client in their home. Compassion, good communication skills and a calm and caring manner are essential for this important role in our company.
Safely provide compassionate care and support that is centred on the individual needs and wishes of each customer. You may be the only person the customer sees over a period of time, it is therefore essential to report any changes or causes for concern to your line manager promptly. You need to be clear about when to seek help and advice in order to keep customers safe and promote their well-being.
Your daily routine will consist of;

All aspects of personal care

Showering and bathing
Dressing and grooming
Toileting and continence care
Teeth and dentures

Taking medicines

Encouraging, reminding; assisting and giving medicines.

Eating and drinking

Helping the customer to plan what to eat and drink.
Gentle encouragement and help to eat and drink well.
Shopping, preparing and serving food and drinks.
Clearing the table, washing up and keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy;
Agreeing with the customer how to store food safely and dispose of out of date produce.

Safely using aids and personal equipment in a manner that respects the dignity of customers. For example.

Standing and walking frames
Wheelchairs, manual and electric hoists
Sliding sheets and moving boards
Hearing aids and other physical aids

Housework

Washing floors, vacuuming and sweeping
Laundry and ironing, making beds and changing the linen.
Dusting and general tidying

Supporting a customer through temporary and terminal illness, including.

End of life care

Recording and reporting

Record and report all relevant customer information including.

The care and support that you provide and assistance with medicines.
Changes to a customer’s condition or other concerns.
Faulty equipment or hazards in the home
Response to emergencies, accidents and incidents.
Safeguarding matters
Contact with families or carers and other professionals.

Keep all information about customers and their families secure and confidential.

*You will have to be willing to work at least 2 weekends out of every month. If you are not able to commit to this, please do not apply.