Domiciliary Care Support Care Worker

Domiciliary Care Support Worker

South of Bradford, we are seeking a compassionate and experienced Domiciliary Care Support Worker to assist our elderly parents, both in their late 80s, who are experiencing chronic and acute pain, primarily from knee and hip joint stiffness and arthritis. This pain restricts their mobility and stability. The role is intended to alleviate some pressure and concern from their immediate family members who are working full time and to provide weekly support and peace of mind to enhance our parents' quality of life and ensure their safety and well-being in their home in Birkenshaw, near Bradford, West Yorkshire.

Responsibilities:

Emotional Support:

• Provide companionship and engage in friendly conversation.
• Offer reassurance and encouragement to promote a positive outlook.

Household Assistance:

• Change bedding and manage laundry.
• Empty rubbish bins and ensure waste is disposed of properly.
• Light housekeeping, including vacuuming, dusting, and tidying up (we have a weekly cleaner for 3 hours).
• We have a gardener.

Health and Medication Support:

• Monitor general health and well-being.
• Ensure medication is taken correctly and on time.
• Check vital signs if necessary (e.g., blood pressure, temperature).

Personal Care:

• Assist with bathing, showering, or using face cloths for hygiene.
• Support with dressing and maintaining personal cleanliness.
• Help with toileting and continence care if needed.

Meal Preparation:

• Assist with preparing light meals or snacks if required.
• Monitor nutritional needs and hydration.

Transportation and Errands:

• Accompany to GP appointments, hospital check-ups, or other necessary outings.
• Assist with light shopping or prescription collections if needed.

Helpline:

• Potentially to be the first point of contact during normal office hours Monday through Friday.
• Ideally resolve basic issues on the first call without needing to contact a family member.
• Take message and call family member if the issue can't be resolved.

Weekly Report:

• A few notes on the visits that week sent by email on a Monday, for the previous weeks visits.

Hours:

Initially, we are considering 2–10 hours per week, divided into 1–4 visits, depending on availability and needs. This could include:

• Morning visits: 1-2 per weekday to arrive between 10am-11am to assist with getting up, hygiene, and breakfast.
• Evening visits: 1-2 per weekday to arrive near to 5pm for preparing for bed and ensuring night-time comfort.
• Occasional extended visits for appointments or other errands.

Skills and Experience Required:

• Prior experience in providing care to elderly individuals with mobility and chronic pain issues.
• Knowledge of basic health monitoring and medication support.
• Friendly, patient, resilient, and respectful demeanour.
• Reliable and punctual with strong organizational skills.
• A full, clean driving licence (for transportation duties).
• Live within a 5-15 minute drive from Birkenshaw / East Bierley.
• Enhanced DBS check and references from previous care roles.

Please apply to learn more and for suitable applications we will arrange an initial introductory call with one of the family members.

Thanks! Jonathan (youngest son)