Overview
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Home Care Assistant to provide essential support to individuals in their own homes. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for clients by assisting with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and safety. This position requires effective communication skills and a genuine desire to help others.
Duties
1. Assist clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
2. Implement care plans tailored to individual client needs, ensuring adherence to prescribed routines.
3. Provide companionship and engage clients in social activities to promote mental well-being.
4. Help with household tasks such as meal preparation, light cleaning, and laundry.
5. Drive clients to appointments or social outings as required, ensuring their safe transport.
6. Maintain accurate records of client progress and communicate any changes in condition to relevant parties.
7. Utilise IT skills to manage schedules and document care activities efficiently.
Qualifications
1. Previous experience in home care or a care home setting is not essential.
2. Strong command of English, both spoken and written, for effective communication with clients and families.
3. Own transport is ESSENTIAL as staff travel house to house.
4. A caring attitude with the ability to empathise with clients' needs and concerns.
5. Excellent organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.
6. Basic IT skills for documentation and scheduling purposes are beneficial.
If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Home Care Assistant.
Benefits :
* Specialist training programme
* Uniform
* Paid mileage and travel time between clients
* Company Pension scheme
* Ongoing support
* Company pension
* Referral programme
Applicants must already be in UK with the right to work. No sponsorship available.
To join us today please email your CV addressed to the attention of Laura-Lee or call 01603 407707.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.46-£17.50 per hour
Expected hours: 8 – 20 per week
Work Location: On the road
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