Care Worker - London, United Kingdom - Akton Recruitment

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2 weeks ago

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Redbridge Council
Akton recruitment has an exciting opportunity for a care worker to join the team at the Redbridge council.

Job Role purpose

Fundamental to fulfilling the responsibilities of this post is the ability to respond flexibly, positively and successfully to the ever changing pressures which local authorities face.

This job description is a guide to the level and range of responsibilities the post holder will be expected to undertake initially.

It is neither exhaustive nor inclusive and will be changed from time to time to meet changing circumstances and demands.

The post holder may have areas of individual responsibility which will be identified and determined by the Operational Manager.

The post holder will use their initiative to handle tasks and to handle problems and queries based on experience and judgment.

They will receive clear guidance and supervision, but will perform with a degree of autonomy on day to day basis.

The post holder will deliver a person centred service, good customer service and effective working relationships.

Key responsibilities


This will involve:


  • To attend to the needs of the service users - wash, dress, shower, shaving, hair wash, dental hygiene, change pads, empty commodes and catheters, assist to dress, using a hoist as and when required.
  • To attend to the domiciliary needs to the service user - Housework, Laundry and Shopping. Collecting pension with the service user if required.
  • Prompt medication, document medication, and administer cream, surgical stockings. Collect prescriptions. Take urine and stool samples to the Doctors.
  • Escort service users to and from doctors, hospital, dentist, chiropodist, bank etc.
  • Prepare lunch and tea - bring service users down to lunch, activities etc.
  • Recording information - e.g. keys being taken in and out (security and medication cabinet), client's finances.
  • Palliative care for some services users.
  • Keeping case notes up to date daily.
  • Exchanging information with colleagues, regarding service users' health and safety and meeting their care needs.
  • Reporting any repairs found in the tenant's property or around the building to the warden or Operational Manager.
Important Information
4 Month Contract
£12.00 ph (Umbrella Rate
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