Cardea Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency providing home care services in the community. We are currently recruiting for charismatic and friendly home carers who will be working with a variety of clients including elderly, end-of life and learning disabilities.
Job Summary
The main responsibilities of the role are to support the individual's living within their own homes to be as comfortable and safe as possible. We pride ourselves on providing the highest quality of care possible to those who need it most. We care for a variety of individuals including those who are elderly/frail, physical disabilities, palliative illnesses, and end of life care.
Main duties and responsibilities:
* Support and encouragement to empower your client to lead an independent lifestyle
* Providing fulltime companionship and conversation
* Meal preparation and cooking
* Light domestic tasks and general household duties such as cleaning, bed making, laundry and ironing
* Accompanying clients to appointments, social engagements and errands such as shopping
* Pet care
* Communicating with family, friends and other healthcare professionals on their behalf
* To work towards agreed outcomes for the service user which may include social inclusion or teaching if life skills.
Personal care may additionally involve:
* Washing, bathing, showering and oral care
* Dressing and preparation for the day
* Toileting and cont...