Healthcare Talent are recruiting for a number of Female Domiciliary Carers to work for a national healthcare provider for full-time, long term contracts/block bookings.

If you do not meet the essential worker criteria below, you will not be shortlisted:

• Female Care Worker
• 6-12 months experience within the UK care sector
• Driver with own transport to travel between local areas
• Access to own mobile phone
• Can commit to full-time hours
• Available ASAP

As a Domiciliary Carer you will deliver person centred services as directed by the service user and detailed in their Personal Support Plan.

You will provide assistance with personal care where required which may involve:

• Dressing & Undressing
• Bathing, showering or washing
• Continence requirements
• Health & Medication requirements
• Manual Handling

Ensuring: 

Respect for Service Users' right to choose and refuse assistance.
The service user’s health and well being is monitored and maintained.
Assistance is given to maintain and improve mobility through exercise and the use of mobility aids
Physical comfort is maximised at all times
Service users are helped to maintain personal hygiene and appearance
Access to toilet facilities is made available
Help is given to service users to manage their domestic and personal resources
Provision of specialised care to clients with specific needs according to your own skills and qualifications
There is a minimisation of risk to yourself and the Service User during emergency situations
Accidents or injuries are always reported, whether it be to yourself or the Service User. 

To support service users to maintain adequate nutritional status by:
Preparing well balanced meals of the service users choice
Presenting food so that it looks appetising
Providing support with eating and drinking as required
Ensuring service users are well hydrated and offered plenty of hot and cold drinks

To ensure the service user’s home is clean, tidy, safe and comfortable by providing support with domestic cleaning tasks as required. Such tasks may include:
Cleaning of kitchen and bathroom
Washing and putting away dishes
Vacuum and polishing
Cleaning floors and windows
Laundry
Making beds

If you feel you have all the skills and credentials outlined for the Domiciliary Carer positions, please apply and a member of the Healthcare Talent team will be in touch!