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Care Assistant
To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.
Principal responsibilities
- To assist clients 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 help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
- To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
- To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
- To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients 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 clients’ clothes.
- To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
- To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews and training activities.
- To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
- You will report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager with any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
- Encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.
Personal attributes
It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers 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.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Working Hours:
- 0700-1400pm
- 1400-2200pm
- 1800-2200pm
- 0700-1100am
Locations Covered
- Letchworth
- Hitchin
- Baldock
- Royston
- Stevenage
Weekdays & Weekends available.
Experience:
- providing care: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Care Assistant
To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.
Principal responsibilities
- To assist clients 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 help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
- To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
- To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
- To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients 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 clients’ clothes.
- To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
- To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews and training activities.
- To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
- You will report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager with any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
- Encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.
Personal attributes
It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers 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.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Working Hours:
- 0700-1400pm
- 1400-2200pm
- 1800-2200pm
- 0700-1100am
Locations Covered
- Letchworth
- Hitchin
- Baldock
- Royston
- Stevenage
Weekdays & Weekends available.
Experience:
- providing care: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Care Assistant
To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.
Principal responsibilities
- To assist clients 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 help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
- To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
- To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
- To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients 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 clients’ clothes.
- To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
- To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews and training activities.
- To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
- You will report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager with any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
- Encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.
Personal attributes
It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers 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.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Working Hours:
- 0700-1400pm
- 1400-2200pm
- 1800-2200pm
- 0700-1100am
Locations Covered
- Letchworth
- Hitchin
- Baldock
- Royston
- Stevenage
Weekdays & Weekends available.
Experience:
- providing care: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Care Assistant
To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.
Principal responsibilities
- To assist clients 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 help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
- To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
- To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
- To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients 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 clients’ clothes.
- To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
- To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews and training activities.
- To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
- You will report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager with any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
- Encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.
Personal attributes
It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers 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.
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Working Hours:
- 0700-1400pm
- 1400-2200pm
- 1800-2200pm
- 0700-1100am
Locations Covered
- Letchworth
- Hitchin
- Baldock
- Royston
- Stevenage
Weekdays & Weekends available.
Experience:
- providing care: 1 year (Preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Field Care Supervisor
***MUST DRIVE AND HAVE A CAR ***
ON CALL DUTIES INCLUDED IN THIS ROLE – MORNINGS, EVENINGS & WEEKENDS on a rota basis with the team
Reports to
Care Manager
Summary of role
Responsible for implementing field based quality control systems and providing support to all Care & Support Workers within a defined area.
Principal responsibilities
· To carry out Individual Needs Assessments for new and potential clients.
· To conduct risk assessments as part of the Individual Needs Assessment and update these as required as part of the individual’s risk management.
· To carry out introductory visits every time a Care & Support Worker visits a client for the first time.
· To ensure all client visits are always covered.
· To be on-call in case of emergency and cover care calls as and when required.
· To liaise closely with Care Coordinators regarding recruitment, permanent allocation of Care & Support Workers and the writing of Care & Support Agreements.
· To identify suitable Care & Support Workers to cover for any absences, this may be due to sickness or holiday.
· To allocate suitable alternative Care & Support Workers when an existing Care & Support Worker notifies that they are unable to attend a call.
· To facilitate the practical induction of all new Care & Support Workers.
· To provide and facilitate in-field training as and when appropriate.
· To identify any additional training needs of Care & Support Workers and report accordingly.
· To conduct client reviews and respond to Individual Review Forms completed by Care & Support Workers as soon as possible.
· To urgently report any changes in a Care & Support Worker’s or client’s schedule to the Care Coordinator.
· To monitor, supervise and mentor all Care & Support Workers in the field.
· To provide support to all Care & Support Workers in the field.
· To monitor all clients for service and Care & Support Worker satisfaction.
· To ensure accuracy and completeness of all documentation held in clients’ homes.
· To encourage and identify opportunities for Care & Support Workers continuing professional development.
· To ensure that all written reports and administration is up to date.
· To maintain close liaison with both the Care Manager and Care Coordinator.
Field Care Supervisors are responsible for the efficient running of their own specific, defined areas and should vary their hours of work in order to effectively monitor and support all Care & Support Workers and clients.
Field Care Supervisors should spend approximately 95% of their working week in the field with the remaining 5% being spent in the office in order to complete the necessary administrative duties.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to £28,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free flu jabs
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Evenings
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Location:
- Letchworth SG6 (preferred)
Work Location: In person