Carer (Drivers Preferred)
SKILLS
FULL DESCRIPTION
Summary
Supporting people to live independently in their own homes/communities. Undertaking a range of daily living tasks including; Personal Care (such as washing,dressing,continence care), Shopping, Light domestic duties (i.e. laundry, cleaning, etc). Preparing meals. Ensuring paperwork is completed accurately.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support people to live independently in their own homes/communities.
- Undertaking a range of daily living tasks including; Personal Care (such as washing,dressing,continence care), Shopping, Light domestic duties (i.e. laundry, cleaning, etc)
- Preparing meals.
- Ensuring paperwork is completed accurately.
Core Requirements/Qualifications/Skills:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Approachable and friendly manner
- Empathy and compassion for others
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to assimilate information quickly
- Taking appropriate actions when required
- Ability to prioritise and organise
- Highly developed communication skills (written and oral)
Job Description
- Support people to live independently in their own homes/communities.
- also as part of a team. independently in their own homes/communities.
- Undertaking a range of daily living tasks including; Personal Care (such as washing,dressing,continence care), Shopping, Light domestic duties (i.e. laundry, cleaning, etc)
- Preparing meals.
- Ensuring paperwork is completed accurately.
- Maintain professional standards at all times.
- Work effectively on your own initiative and also as part of a team.
Persona/ Care: Washing, Bathing, Dressing/ Undressing,Dental Hygiene, Putting to Bed / Moving and Handling, Undressing/ Dressing, Ensuring clients are safe and comfortable on their beds, Using the hoist in conjunction with another care worker to mobilise service users,Toileting: Accompanying Clients to the toilet, Assisting clients in the use of the commode, Emptying of the commode, Changing incontinence pads, Ensuring clients are comfortable when toileting, Ensuring clients are clean after toileting, Meals / Hydration: Supervising clients with meals, Preparing light snacks, Reheatingmeals, Providing clients with hot/ cold drinks, Feeding clients that are unable to do so for themselves,Medication: Prompt or administration of medication when instructed to do so by the registered manager, Supporting service user for shopping .
Skills, Experience & Knowledge:
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Approachable and friendly manner
- Empathy and compassion for others
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Ability to assimilate information quickly
- Taking appropriate actions when required
- Ability to prioritise and organise
- Highly developed communication skills (written and oral)
Personal Style:
- Caring
- A confident and positive approach
- Strong sense of personal responsibility
We offer a full in-house induction programme, where you will receive all the training you need through a week long induction programme along with 2 weeks shadowing of an experienced Care Worker.
Enhanced DBS Check and 2 Satisfactory References Required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent
Required Experience : 3months -1 year
Salary: Up to £11.30 p/h
To apply,please send a copy of your updated CV to [contact hidden] OR click here to complete the application form
NOT CURRENTLY RECRUITING OVERSEAS/FOR WORK PERMIT
*COVID Vaccine is now mandatory for all of our staff unless medically exempt (we would need evidence from a medical professional).