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Live In Carer Hillingdon
Caremark Hillingdon
7 years ago
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Job Description
Summary of role
To ensure we meet the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The Care Assistant is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the customer’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.
Principal responsibilities
- To assist customers who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet
- To care for customers who are temporarily sick and need assistant whilst in bed and help with feeding etc.
- To help customers with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment
- To provide care and support for customers who are terminally ill
- To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
- To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
- To inspect, launder and mend customers’ clothes.
- To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
- To report either to their Line Manager or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a customer.
- To read and write reports and be involved in customers’ reviews and training activities, if required.
- To encourage the independence of customers wherever possible
- To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times
Personal attributes
It is considered essential that Care Assistants possess the following qualities:
Self motivated & well organised
Flexible
Caring & sensitive to the needs of others
Ability to use own initiative.
Ability to communicate effectively
Salary: Competitive
Hours: Flexible
Benefits:
- Very competitive rates of pay
- Paid holidays
- Flexible Hours
- Full induction and accredited training
- On-going supervision and career development opportunities
- Full support in your role
- Free uniform
Additional Information:
We provide a range of care services to disabled, elderly and vulnerable people in their own homes and encourage them to remain as independent as possible, for as long as possible without going into a residential home. We are looking for caring and self-motivated individuals to join our team. We provide a service that has a positive impact on people's lives and can make a real difference.
Employment is subject to an enhanced CRB check.
Previous experience is not essential but is desired.
We provide care in Ruislip, Hillingdon, Hayes, Uxbridge, Northwood, Denham, West Drayton, Ickenham, Harefield, Yiewsley and Cowley.
Job Details
Job Ref: |
Caremarkhill |
Location: |
London, UK |
Salary: |
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Employment type: |
Full Time |
Working Term: |
Employed (PAYE) |
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