Care Assistant Home Care
Job Description
Home Care Assistant - Right at Home Sefton
Location: Formby, Ainsdale, Birkdale, Crosby, Bootle, Litherland, Netherton and across Sefton.
Hourly Rate: Up to £11 per hour
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours per week: We have many hours available to suit all needs, Part Time, Full Time, Days, Evenings and Weekends..... Call us and tell us what you need!!!
It takes a truly special person, with the right personality and a passion for making a real difference, to work for Right at Home Sefton, ranked Outstanding for Care by CQC.
We will develop you and ensure that we provide you with the specific training and induction process to assist your journey.
By becoming a CareGiver, you are not only supporting people to live a happier and fulfilled life, you will also ensure their families can have peace of mind, knowing that their loved one is in the best hands.
If you are caring and looking to join a great team, then apply now.
Job Description
Main Duties & Responsibilities
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care provision are maintained at all times
- Liaise closely with the Registered Manager at all times, reporting any concerns, changes or difficulties regarding clients
- Duties will include aspects of personal care to allow Clients to maintain their personal hygiene, appearance and physical comfort
- Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drink and snacks, enabling people who use our services to maintain a good level of nutrition and hydration
- To provide assistance with other tasks of daily living which may include cleaning and maintaining the cleanliness of their environment, shopping, laundry and bill paying
- To assist Clients to take medication as identified in their care plan and depending on the level of training received by the individual CareGiver
- To contribute to the safe moving and handling of Clients to maximise their physical abilities and mobility
- Act on own initiative and exercise decision making skills, as far as possible and wherever appropriate and develop knowledge and good practice
Person Specification
Qualifications & Experience
- No experience required as a full induction and ongoing training will be provided
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Previous experience working in a Care role is desirable but not essential
- Able to demonstrate good organisational and time management skills
Abilities, Skills & Behaviours
- A genuine desire to make a positive difference
- Flexible and positive approach to work patterns/schedules and business needs
- Caring, friendly and empathetic approach to client group with the ability to build professional relationships
- Ability to remain calm and collective in a difficult and pressured situation.
- 25p Per Mile
- 28 Days Holidays (INC Bank Holidays)
- Pension Allowance
- £200 Referral Scheme