Care Support Worker

Job summary

PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CARE TASKS:

·  Bathing in bed/bathroom/chair to include essential aspects of personal hygiene

·  Assistance with getting up and going to bed (If required, with the help of Hoist and other equipments)

·  Assistance with appliances (hearing aids, spectacles, artificial limbs, leg calipers).

·  Care of skin and hair, including assistance with shaving.

·  Care of pressure areas and prevention of sores.

·  Care of mouth and teeth, including dentures.

·  Assist in the management of continence of bladder and bowel

·  Assist with dressing and undressing

·  Assist with mobility and transfers, using correctly any specialized equipment provided.

·  Assist with feeding.

·  Administer only the medication as prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner as detailed in  the Support Plan.

·  Assist with the therapeutic programmes for rehabilitation and development as agreed with appropriate clinical professionals in liaison with the Line Manager.

·  Provide a safe environment for those who need constant supervision and help

·   Provide emotional support to the family as part of a caring team

·  Supervise the person with care needs outside the home as advised by the Line Manager, with written permission from the disabled person or responsible carer.

·  Undertake other specialized care tasks as agreed by the Management.

DOMESTIC TASKS:

Some light domestic duties may be carried out as follows:

·  Making and changing the bed of the person with care needs.

·  Essential laundering for the disabled person

·  Essential shopping (receipts must be obtained for all purchases)

Preparing meals and washing up

·  Essential cleaning (as documented in clients support plan)