Domiciliary Care Assistant

Prime Healthcare Solutions Ltd; East Hertfordshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Solutions Ltd is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to provide person-centred care in clients' homes across the local community.

You will assist with daily living tasks, offer companionship, and support independence while following individual care plans and safeguarding policies.

Qualifications

• Caring, compassionate and patient by nature.
• Excellent communication and active listening skills.
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy in a community setting.
• Willingness to undertake training and development.
• Desirable NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care or willing to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing and grooming.
• Support with meals, continence and mobility where needed.
• Offer emotional and social support and companionship.
• Follow care plans, document daily notes and report changes.

Skills

Caring, compassionate & patient

Excellent communication

Reliable & punctual

Independence & teamwork

Literacy & numeracy

Willingness to learn/training

Education

NVQ/QCF Health & Social Care (Desirable)

Job description

Domiciliary Care Assistant

Job Summary

A Domiciliary Care Assistant provides compassionate, person-centred care to individuals in their own homes. The role supports people to live independently, safely and with dignity by assisting with daily living tasks, companionship and emotional support.

This role is ideal for caring, reliable individuals who want to make a meaningful difference in their local community

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care

• Assist with washing, bathing, showering and personal hygiene
• Support with dressing, grooming and toileting
• Assist with mobility, transfers and use of mobility aids
• Support continence care where required

Daily Living Support

• Help service users prepare meals and drinks
• Assist with feeding where necessary
• Prompt or administer medication in line with care plans and training
• Support with light household tasks (laundry, cleaning, shopping)

Emotional & Social Support

• Provide companionship and meaningful conversation
• Encourage independence and confidence
• Support social outings, appointments and activities
• Monitor wellbeing and report concerns

Health & Safety

• Follow individual care plans and risk assessments
• Maintain accurate daily care records and report changes
• Follow safeguarding, infection control and health & safety policies
• Maintain confidentiality and respect at all times

Person Specification

Essential Skills & Qualities

• Caring, compassionate and patient nature
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• Reliable, punctual and trustworthy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills
• Willingness to undertake training and development

Desirable

• Previous care experience within domiciliary care
• NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care (or willingness to work towards)

Working Conditions

• Work takes place in clients' homes in the community
• Flexible working patterns including mornings, evenings and weekends
• Travel between visits required
• Uniform and PPE provided