Home Care Interview NotesHome Care Worker Interview NotesTo be completed by the recruiter for all interviews.Candidates Name:* First Last Interview completed by:Aoibhinn McComiskeyCarla RiceDean FosterNicola McCaughertyDate Completed:* DD slash MM slash YYYY Which Areas are they looking for work? Ballygowan Ballynahinch Belfast Castlewellan Comber Crossgar Downpatrick Drumaness Dundonald Killyleagh Newcastle Saintfield Seaforde South BelfastFull Time, Part Time or Casual?Full TimePart TimeCasualHow many hours would you be available for work?* Full time 37+ hours per week Part time 0-16 hours per week Casual availability 0 hoursInterview completed via:* Zoom Telephone In Person1. How did you find out about Lydian and why do you want to work for us?* Socials/ indeed/ word of mouth Want to gain experience in care etc RAF (Refer a Friend) Other (please specifiy)Please Specify:2. Tell us about your care experience or transferrable skills which make you suitable for the role?** confirm years experience if worked in care * If worked for another agency get the name and pay rates * if haven't worked in care get candidate to demonstrate how they are suited to working in care.3. Not everyone that we care for necessarily wants to receive care they could be new to getting carers in, are confused or haven’t accepted that they’re at that stage of life just yet. How would you overcome this challenge?* Communicate with the client Promote as much independence as possible Don’t force Be understanding towards client Record and report to senior any issues Other (please specify)* Select any of the responses your candidate has given.Please Specify:Score for Question 3*Please enter a number from 0 to 8.total scored out of 54. What are some ways you would maintain a clients dignity whilst preforming personal care?* Closing blinds in the room Closing doors Explaining everything your going to do before doing it Covering the client where possible Involving the client in their own personal care where possible i.e. – if they are able to wash themselves with you handing them a wet cloth etc Other (please specify)* Select any of the responses your candidate has given.Please Specify:Score for Question 4*Please enter a number from 0 to 8.total scored out of 55. Recording and reporting is an essential part of the care role, why do you think its so important when dealing with vulnerable people?* Ensures your safety – these can be used as legal documents – ‘if it wasn’t recorded it wasn’t done’ Ensures client safety – keeps track of client process/ decline in health – can be used by other care professionals Ensures all staff are in the loop of what care has been carried out – ie showering, meds given etc – also important for clients wellbeing Keeps family (NOK) updated and involved in clients care Any concerns should be reported to manager / senior ASAP to keep client safe ie: any bruising on clients body etc Other (please specify)* Select any of the responses your candidate has given.Please Specify:Score for Question 5*Please enter a number from 0 to 8.total scored out of 56. Can you explain what your understanding of confidentiality is?* Keep clients information and details private Work on a need to know basis – if any concerns for clients wellbeing etc then report to manager Be respectful and ensure that all notes etc are documented and filed following company protocol. Do not discuss clients in public settings Confidentiality applies to Lydian Care the company and your work colleagues also Other (please specify)* Select any of the responses your candidate has given.Please Specify:Score for Question 6*Please enter a number from 0 to 8.total scored out of 57. Why do you think it is important to wear your uniform when on duty?* Hygiene Health and Safety Client can recognise staff by uniform worn Professional Appearance Promotes Lydian Care Legal requirement Other (please specify)* Select any of the responses your candidate has given.Please Specify:Score for Question 7*Please enter a number from 0 to 8.total scored out of 6Interview score out of 26Automatically calculated you do not need to enter anything in this field.8. Do you have any employment or health reason that would affect you from working in care?*YesNoIf yes please detail:*9. Have you ever been subject to disciplinary or dismissal in any of your previous jobs?*YesNoPlease detail:10. To move forward we would need to complete your access NI – which is your police check – do you have any criminal or barring issues that you would like to disclose?*YesNoPlease detail:11. Any holidays within the first month of your employment?Any holidays after the first month of your employment will have to be requested and await approval WE cannot grant any holidays over the holiday periods in advance.12. Do you have any questions?detail any questions the candidate may have asked in this section.13. Is the candidate being given a conditional offer?*YesNoTo be reviewed with HR or Registered ManagerSigned on behalf of Lydian Care:Dean FosterHR ManagerSigned on behalf of Lydian Care: Carla RiceRecruiterSigned on behalf of Lydian Care:Nicola McCaughertyHR OfficerSigned on behalf of Lydian Care:Aoibhinn McComiskeyRecruiter