Home care job interview questionnaire
Client Group: Elderly (including dementia, frailty, mobility, continence, and eating issues)
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Interviewer 1: Edson Mahaja (Registered Manager)
Interviewer 2: Grace Pahla
SECTION 1: PERSONAL & LEGAL DETAILS
Applicant's Name
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First Name
Last Name
Applicant's Email
example@example.com
Applicant's Phone Number
Are you fully vaccinated (including COVID-19, flu, etc.)?
Yes
No
Are you willing to undergo a DBS (criminal background) check?
Yes
No
Do you have a valid driver's license and access to a vehicle?
Yes
No
Do you have the legal right to work in the UK?
Yes
No
SECTION 2: QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE
Do you have any formal care qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2/3, Care Certificate)?
How many years of experience do you have in domiciliary or elderly care?
Have you worked with clients with dementia before? Please describe. What experience do you have with: Mobility support, Continence care, Feeding support
SECTION 3: PRACTICAL SCENARIOS
A client with dementia becomes confused and aggressive. What would you do?
A client refuses to eat and appears to be losing weight. What would you do?
A client has fallen. What steps would you take immediately and after the incident?
A family member gives instructions that differ from the care plan. What do you do?
How do you ensure dignity and respect when helping with personal care?
How do you build trust with elderly clients who are vulnerable or resistant to care?
How do you manage challenging behaviors in clients with dementia?
How do you stay calm and patient under stress or during emergencies?
How do you maintain client confidentiality in a home care setting?
SECTION 5: SAFEGUARDING & CONFIDENTIALITY
What would you do if you suspected a client was being abused or neglected?
Can you describe the signs of potential abuse or safeguarding concerns?
Give an example of a time when you upheld a client's right to privacy and dignity.
SECTION 6: COMPASSIONATE CARE & VALUES
What does “person-centred care” mean to you?
How do you show empathy and compassion when supporting vulnerable clients?
How do you help preserve a client’s independence and dignity during personal care?
Describe a time you went above and beyond for a client.
SECTION 7: COMMUNICATION & DOCUMENTATION
How do you communicate changes in a client’s condition to family or supervisors?
How do you manage communication with clients who have dementia or limited verbal ability?
Do you maintain written or digital care logs? Are you comfortable with documentation?
SECTION 8: AVAILABILITY & FLEXIBILITY
What days and times are you available?
Are you available for early mornings, evenings, weekends?
Are you willing to provide cover at short notice?
SECTION 9: REFERENCES & FINAL NOTES
Provide two professional references (name, role, contact):
Do you have any questions about the role or our organisation?
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