Care & Support Worker - Scunthorpe, United Kingdom - Chestnut Homecare Ltd

Description

Do you ever feel like you should have a higher purpose?

Do you ever feel that you would like to make a difference by helping people?

Are you a car driver?

Are you reliable?

Are you caring and compassionate?

Can you make someone feel at ease who may be anxious?

Do you want to make a difference in someone's life?

If the answer is yes, we would really like to speak to you.

We are looking for people with those qualities, along with strong communication and interpersonal skills, to promote the independence of a woman and support her to remain in her own home.

We are recruiting to this small dedicated team who will help meet this woman's quite complex needs and support her to continue enjoying listening to music, walking, gardening and singing.

Description:

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming
• Assist with mobility, including transferring clients in and out of bed and using assistive devices
• Plan and prepare meals and assist with feeding, as needed
• Administer medication as prescribed and documented
• Perform light housekeeping tasks, including laundry and changing bed linens
• Maintain accurate documentation and communication with clients' families and healthcare professionals
• Actively listen and engage with clients to promote their physical and emotional wellbeing

Requirements:

• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation
• Experience in a caregiving role preferred, but not required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including evenings and weekends

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Part-time hours: 33 per week


Salary:
£10.50-£11.00 per hour


Day range:

• Every weekend

Physical setting:

• Homecare

Shift:

• Day shift
• Night shift

Licence/Certification:
- access to a car (required)


Work Location:
One location