Job description
Company Description
J & C SERVICES LIMITED, trading as J & C Healthcare, Somerset, is a health and social care company based out of Office 10, Highbridge Enterprise Centre, Isleport Business Park, Bennett Road, Highbridge, Somerset. TA9 4AL. The jobs are available around Somerset.
Role Description
This is a full-time/part-time role for Home Care Workers / Support Workers at J & C Healthcare in Somerset.
A care worker's job is to provide physical and emotional support to people who need assistance with daily tasks. This can include helping with personal care, household chores, and social activities.
The role involves providing care to people with learning disabilities and older adults in their own homes. Driving is a plus. You will be paid mileage travelled in between visiting clients. Rate of pay: £11.90/ hour.
Responsibilities
* Personal care: Help with bathing, dressing, using the toilet, and taking medication
* Household tasks: Help with grocery shopping, laundry, and making beds
* Meals: Prepare and serve meals, and help with feeding
* Social activities: Help patients get out and about, or arrange leisure and creative activities
* Emotional support: Provide companionship and make patients feel comfortable
* Communication: Collaborate with other professionals, and communicate with family members
* Record keeping: Maintain accurate records and reports
Skills
* Kindness, patience, and compassion
* Good communication and listening skills
* Strong organisational and time management skills
* Ability to understand and follow procedures
* Good English, numeracy, and writing skills
Qualifications
* Care certificate (if not, training is provided)