Description
We are seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to join our team at Richmond Village Letcombe Regis.
As a Domiciliary Care Assistant, your role is to help residents make the most of life, and in exchange, we will support you in reaching your full career potential.
You’ll help us make health happen by:
- Assisting residents with personal care duties such as bathing, dressing and continence care in their own homes within the Village
- Supporting at mealtimes where appropriate; serving meals in their apartments or within the care home
- Helping to promote mental and physical activity of residents through hobbies, interests or activities within the village
- Answering emergency calls when care alert system is activated
- Working with the Domiciliary Care Manager and other external professionals such as GPs, Chiropodists, Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists where appropriate
- Admin duties: keeping accurate records - maintaining full documentation at all times to show care given, activities and any changes to their health
Key Skills / Qualifications needed for this role:
You have experience of working in a care or dementia setting or you may have a Level 3 in Health & Social Care (or equivalent), but above all, you’ll be passionate about caring for others, respecting people’s choices and always putting their safety and welfare first.
Benefits of Bank
- Flexible working patterns to fit around you
- Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
- Free meal (minimum 8 hour shift)
- DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
- Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK