Home Care Assistant
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Summary
A health care assistant provides exceptional care to our clients based on the services they need specifically. The job duties and requirements of a visiting home care assistant typically include washing and showering, assisting a person in dressing, catheter care, moving and handling as needed, preparing hot and cold meals and providing assistance when needed, providing medication and applying prescribed creams, and light household chores, including laundry, changing the bedding, and dishes. Do you want to help clients to be able to live independently while still being safe? We want your help!
Key Responsibilities
- Washing and showering
- Assisting with dressing
- Preparing meals
- Administering medication
- Light household chores
- Communication skills
EXETER
A health care assistant provides exceptional care to our clients based on the services they need specifically. The job duties and requirements of a visiting home care assistant typically include:
- Washing and showering
- Assisting a person in dressing
- Catheter care
- Moving and handling as needed
- Preparing hot and cold meals and providing assistance when needed
- Providing medication and applying prescribed creams
- Light household chores, including laundry, changing the bedding, and dishes
Do you want to help clients to be able to live independently while still being safe? We want your help!
For those looking for meaningful work, Horizon Care is ready to help you build a successful career. Every day is different, creating new opportunities to make a significant difference in the lives of others.
What You Can Expect in Benefits from Horizon Care
Flexible work patterns: We do our best to find placements that are suitable for your needs.
Competitive pay: Expect competitive industry pay that values your work.
Free uniform: You do not have to pay for your uniform. We cover those costs for you. That includes DBS, uniform, and PPE.
Ongoing support: We provide you with support from a dedicated team, giving you peace of mind.
Local positions: Work where you live. We currently have two locations, Exeter and Newton Abbot
Generous mileage: Let us help you pay for the cost of managing your car with payment for mileage to and from care calls.
Get started fast: We need help right away. If you have the qualifications we need, you could start immediately.
Blue Light Card: Get discounts from a number of retailers with the Blue Light Card
Face to face training: with our trainers and support to complete Care Certificate
Fair Reward scheme.
Do You Qualify to Work with Horizon Care?
When you’re ready for an exciting career, we want to speak to you! Here’s what we’re looking for:
Enjoy the company of Older Adults and the Elderly
Passionate about making a difference in people’s lives
Honest and reliable
Resilient and compassionate with challenging behaviour
Positive attitude and can-do approach to all tasks required
Good communication skills
Enthusiastic and motivated
Shift Patterns:
7am-2pm
8 am – 2 pm – Drivers and Weekdays Only
9 am – 2 pm – Drivers and Weekdays Only
4 pm – 10 pm
The Rota is managed Monday to Sunday, weekend work is required. Permanent Contract Min 20 hours per week.
RATES OF PAY:
JOB TYPE
PERMANENT/PART TIME
Salary: £11.00 – £22.00 per hour
Part-time hours: 20 per week
JOB TYPE
PERMANENT/FULL TIME
Salary: £11.00 – £22.00 per hour
Full-time hours: 40 per week