Home Care Support Worker- South Lanarkshire
Lesmahagow, Lanark, Carluke, Hamilton, Rutherglen, Cambuslang, Uddingston, Quarters and Dunlop
Job Description:
HRM Homecare are currently looking for reliable and passionate Carers in South Lanarkshire, who have a keen interest in making a difference in their local community. The role of our Carers is to provide help and encouragement to individuals in order to empower them to be in control of their own life and live as comfortably as possible in their own homes. You will deliver quality care to our service users through daily tasks such as washing, dressing, toileting and meal-preparation, among other tasks. Further responsibilities of our Carers may include, light housekeeping, accompanying service users to appointments and social events or companionship, all while building a warm yet professional relationship. We have full time, part time and bank opportunities for this role.
Duties:
The duties of our Carers may include but are not limited to:
1. Washing and dressing Service Users.
2. Providing personal care such as catheter care, stoma care and toileting.
3. Meal preparation.
4. Social and emotional support as required.
5. Medication.
6. Assisting with light housekeeping tasks.
7. Companionship.
8. Co-operation with relevant health and social care providers.
You Must:
9. Be a friendly, kind and compassionate individual with a genuine desire to care for other.
10. Have a willingness to learn and develop
11. Have Excellent communication skills
12. Be reliable
13. Live the HRM Values
Preferable:
14. Have a full UK driving license with access to your own vehicle.
We offer the following:
At HRM Homecare we provide a whole range of benefits for our staff, some of which are:
15. An attractive salary
16. A friendly and informal working environment
17. Career progression
18. A range of additional company benefits including access to early salary withdrawal
19. Membership of the NHS credit union
*From 1st April, subject to contractual negotiations with Local Authorities