Job Title: Care Assistant
Duties
- To travel to the residence of clients who are having difficulty coping for a variety of reasons;
- To complete all services for that client, as specified in their individual Care Plan;
- To encourage and motivate clients to maintain their independence;
- To carry out personal and caring tasks as depicted in the Care Plan that would normally be carried out by the client or family;
- To assist in maintaining a good level of personal hygiene for the client who may have difficulties in this area;
- To work and communicate with family, relatives, local authority social workers, district nurses and other members of the care team;
- To use equipment (hoists, gloves etc.) provided by Southern Homecare, to assist clients in their independence;
- To assist with the management of clients’ medication, as prescribed by their GP;
- To prepare and cook meals in the clients home;
- To assist with management of money/collect pensions/shopping;
- To assist with the laundering of clients clothes and light domestic duties if necessary;
- To write/read letters for the client;
- To contact emergency care services in cases of emergency;
- To document and report to the Coordinator / Registered Manager, on the welfare of the client; and,
- To attend all study courses organised by the Company Training Manager.
- Further Duties
- To act in accordance with all My Homecare operational policies and procedures
- To work within the 24 hour rota system, which includes Bank Holidays, weekends and evenings. My Homecare attempt to provide working times suitable for employees, though this is not always possible;
- To be contactable via a mobile phone if necessary information needs communicated to yourself about a client;
All equipment/uniforms etc. will be provided by the Company; and,
Employees should be accountable to the Registered Manager or their delegated deputies.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Zero hours contract
Pay: £11.44-£20.92 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
- Weekends only
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: CAR07
Expected start date: 20/01/2025
