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Carer Job Description

Job title:

Domiciliary Carer

Reports to:

Registered Manager\Team Leader(s)

Medical Partnerships Care Team

1. Main role

To provide Care in accordance with current best practice, according to policy and procedures, agreed standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager.
To provide support to family, friends and other healthcare professionals to promote collaborative working.
To support Management in the effective delivery of excellent quality of care
To be kind, understanding, compassionate and caring at all times

2. Main Duties

Care Services

Address as a first point of call any complaints and where necessary to escalate to Management.
Assist clients with personal care as required
Assist in the assessment of care records when required
Be flexible and open to change in the delivery of care
Develop effective communication and relationships with clients and other family support networks
Encourage clients where possible to promote independence and explore new grounds eg hobbies
Ensure that clients rights are protected at all times
Identify and Report incidents as soon as they happen eg abuse
Maintain confidentiality of clients and staff at all times
Prompt medication as required
Record relevant activities in the required logs accurately and factually eg Visit Logs, Incident logs
Support a work atmosphere which promotes a high quality of work life
Support and maintain a culture of performance and excellence
Support clients to maintain their independence, integrity and dignity at all times
To carry out impromptu or adhoc duties as directed by Registered Manager
Work collaboratively with Management and Team Leaders to promote Best Practice
Work in accordance to guidance as set in the organisational Health and Safety Policy
Work with other carers to share Best Practice

3. Working within the organisation

Assist in the formulation and implementation of Care policies and procedures
Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Medical Partnerships
Encourage health promotion strategies
Encourage innovative methods for the delivery of care
Familiarise yourself with the organisational policies
Minimise legal risks
Participate in the development of Medical Partnership’s policies
Participate in the evaluation of goals against agreed organisational goals, business and quality objectives
Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
Support an open positive and inclusive working culture
Support the effective resolution of team conflicts
Systematically solve day to day problematical issues which arise
Work in a cost effective manner by minimising waste
Work to establish effective employer-employee relationships

4. Expectations

Attend reflective meetings as scheduled
Be involved in Service Improvement programmes
Ensure that the correct PPE is worn at all times
Familiarise yourself with the Staff Handbook located on BrightHR
Join in social functions where feasible
Timesheets must be submitted by Monday at the latest
To attend and or complete schedule training sessions which includes mandatory and non-mandatory courses.
To attend Team Meetings

Please note that this list is not exhaustive.