Domiciliary Care Assistant

What you'll need: YOU MUST HAVE A FULL DRIVING LICENCE AND ACCESS TO YOUR OWN CARE ITS ESSENTIAL TO THIS ROLE THIS ROLE IS DOMICILLARY CARE IN THE AREAS OF BIRMINGHAM ·a caring and practical approach for helping people ·the ability to communicate with tact and sensitivity ·patience, a sense of humour and respect for your clients ·the ability to relate to people of all ages and from all backgrounds ·to work calmly under pressure ·the ability to cope with challenging behaviour and situations What you’ll do: You'll be helping people in their own homes who are unable to manage themselves. Your daily duties may include: ·getting to know clients and their interests and needs ·helping with personal care like washing, using the toilet and dressing ·food preparation, feeding and giving out medication ·carrying out general tasks like housework, laundry and shopping ·helping clients manage their budget, pay bills and write letters ·supporting families with new caring responsibilities ·working with other health and social care professionals to provide individual care and development plans ·helping to organise leisure activities Depending on your role you may be expected to stay overnight on a rota basis.