We are looking for competent Caregivers/support workers/healthcare assistants to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job but, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for the high-quality assistance.
The ideal candidates will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
No experience required as full training will be given, but applicants must be willing to learn.
We have a homecare agency plus offer temporary staffing to local care facilities, so please state your preference of hours when you apply.
A full UK drivers license is essential, plus evidence of your right to work in the UK.
Responsibilities may include:
- Help clients take prescribed medication
- Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
- Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
- Help clients with physical therapy exercises
- Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
- Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
- Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
- Be a pleasant and supportive companion
- Report any unusual incidents
- Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Requirements
- Proven experience as a caregiver or a willingness to care
- Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
- Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
- Respectful and compassionate
- Good time management skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills