Health and Social Care Apprenticeship (Domiciliary) - Bournemouth

Purpose of Position: To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of clients in a way that maintains and respects their dignity and promotes their independence. Care provided by care assistants is expected to include care that would reasonably be given by members of the client's family. Our care does not include tasks expected to be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Principal Responsibilities: To assist our clients who need help with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, showering, bathing, oral hygiene and the toilet To help clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in use and care of aids and personal equipment To care for clients who are temporarily sick and needing To help care for clients who are dying To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of clients through talking to them To make and change beds; tidy rooms; do light cleaning and empty and clean commodes To set tables and trays; serve meals; feed clients who need help; prepare light meals and wash up; tidy and clear the dining room To read and write reports and take part in staff and client meetings and in training activities as directed If required, to assist or administer prescribed medication and creams To perform such other duties as may reasonably be required To comply with the agency's guidelines and policies at all times To report to the agency manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client To encourage our clients to remain as independent as possible