Care Assistant - North Tyneside, United Kingdom - Help at Home Care

Help at Home Care

Verified Company

North Tyneside, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Tom O´Connor

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Description

FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS FROM 16-36 HOURS

- £250 STARTER BONUS

- FULL PAID TRAVEL TIME (AT FULL CARE RATE)

- PAID MILEAGE

- OPPORTUNITIES FOR PROGRESSION / PROMOTION
Experience is not essential as full training will be given.

Benefits:

Full organisational support and inhouse training;
Employee Referral Scheme of £200.00;
Paid mileage;
Paid travel time at full hourly rate;
Company pension scheme;
Uniforms provided;
Enhanced rates for bank holidays.

Duties may include, but are not limited to:

Assisting service users in all matters of personal care, including, dressing/undressing, washing, bathing and using toilet facilities;
Assisting with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, snacks and drinks;
Carrying out general housework as required, including changing beds, laundry, ironing, tidying and light cleaning duties;
Providing companionship and mental stimulation, including participating in activities as required by the service user, including games, hobbies or other recreational activities;
Providing a chaperone service to accompany the service user to appointments, day trips, outings, shopping or any other general errands outside the home;
Assisting with any clerical / communication needs such as making phone calls, paying bills, completing forms and paperwork;
Encouraging and overseeing the management of any medication or administering such medication where necessary and required;
Monitoring of healthrelated conditions such as diet and fluids, keeping records where required;
Responding to any emergency response within a timely and efficient manner;
Ensuring relevant notes, information and records are kept and maintained and handovers are duly carried out to pass on relevant information where necessary;
Ensuring a good line of communication between all parties within the business at all times.

The suitable applicant will be able to demonstrate the following:

Kind, compassionate and caring nature;
Commitment to service users and their needs;
Excellent communication skills;
Flexible approach to operating times may include a requirement to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays;
Flexible approach to location of work may include travel between Service Users;
Honest and open persona;
Respect for individual privacy and personal dignity;
Desire to work in a care environment with a view to making a positive difference;
Strong working relationships.