Job Vacancies
We are currently recruiting for the following position:
Job Title: Community Care Worker
Responsible To: Care Manager
The care provided by a community care worker is what would normally be given by members of the family and does not include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse. The following list illustrates the types of duties that a community care worker may be asked to undertake. At all times a community care worker must comply with the organisation’s guidelines and policies.
To help people with getting up in the morning, washing/bathing and dressing, helping with undressing and going to bed in the evening.
To prepare meals, drinks and supper time snacks when necessary.
To provide assistance with toileting and changing clothes and/or bedding where necessary. To empty and cleanse commodes and wash and iron clothing (which may include laundry soiled by incontinence) when necessary.
To provide assistance with other tasks of daily living that the person cannot manage, which may include cleaning, shopping, collecting pension and paying bills.
Record information in a care plan
To report to the care manager any significant changes in the health or social circumstances of the client.
To encourage clients towards a degree of independence and activity appropriate to their abilities
To be aware of the appropriate action to take in an emergency.
To provide support to a client as part of a caring team.
To undergo training as necessary to carry out the duties of a community care worker. provide support to a client as part of a caring team.
After training to comply with manual handling legislation when moving clients.