Domiciliary Care Assistant

Prime Healthcare Solutions ltd; Rickmansworth; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Healthcare Solutions ltd is seeking a Domiciliary Care Assistant to provide person-centred care in clients' homes in the community. You will help with daily living tasks, companionship, and emotional support to enable independent living with dignity.

The role requires compassionate individuals, reliable attendance, and good communication, with training provided to develop care skills and safeguarding practices.

Qualifications

• Caring and compassionate approach to support independence.
• Strong communication and active listening skills.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work independently or in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist with washing, bathing and personal hygiene.
• Support with dressing, grooming and mobility needs.
• Prompt or administer medication following care plans and training.
• Support with meals, light household tasks and daily activities.

Skills

Caring

Communication

Reliability

Independence

Teamwork

Education

NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care

Job description

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

• 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
• 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