Home Care Expert

To assist clients with personal care needs, as detailed in their individual care plan, in an
appropriate manner to help meet their desired outcomes.
 To ensure that all clients understand the care and treatment choices that are available to them.
 To assist clients with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence,
using aids and personal equipment i.e. hoists, assistive technology etc. in line with their
individual care plans.
 To communicate effectively with clients, carers and other professionals.
 To report any concerns to your Team Leader relating to significant changes in the clients health
and support needs.
 To contribute to the clients review process, along with the Team Leaders and all other involved
parties, by using your knowledge of assisting the clients in meeting the desired outcomes.

To understand the arrangements for ensuring that clients are safeguarded against the risk of
abuse.
 Have ability to, in accordance with Reedsfield Care Ltd and Local Policies:
 identify the potential for abuse,
 take appropriate preventive measures,
 respond to allegations of abuse.
 To report any untoward incidents or accidents to your Care Coordinator and Registered
Manager in accordance with Company policy and quality monitoring processes.
 To identify risk of infection or contamination and alert concerns to your Care Coordinator for
further assessment.
 To assist with the general standards of hygiene and cleanliness in accordance with planned
care and support.
 To ensure that as far as reasonably practicable where equipment is provided as part of the

care and support plan it is safe and fit for purpose.
 To assist or administer the clients medication in line with Reedsfield Care Ltd Policy
and Procedures.
 To undertake the appropriate level of training and regular updates to stay abreast of best
practice with regard to medication.
 To adhere to actions identified in Risk Assessments, in accordance with both relevant
Reedsfield Care Ltd Policies and standard legislative Health and Safety requirements.

3. Communication and Relationships
 To be aware of Reedsfield Care Ltd including the structure and management of the organisation.
 To know how, and where to access Reedsfield Care Ltd policies and procedures and relevant
documentation.
 To know the arrangements in place for obtaining and acting in accordance with the consent of
the clients.
 To positively promote the clients right to choice and independence whilst ensuring that they are
treated with the utmost respect, privacy and dignity at all times.
 To be aware of local and national services and sources of support so that information can be
provided to clients upon request.
 Attend staff meetings, as required,