Home Care Assistant

3 weeks ago

West Malling, United Kingdom Ready Care Services Kent Limited Full time

The role involves personal care and household care management that is personalised for each service user in the form of a care plan. Care duties will therefore include assisting the service user with a variety of duties, and in doing so the carer will observe and respect the service user’s dignity, privacy and independence as far as is practical.

**MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- To provide personal and practical care services for people with a wide range of illnesses and disabilities.
- To assist service users with getting up in the morning, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and the toilet where necessary.
- To help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence and help in use
- and care of aids and personal equipment.
- To make and change beds; tidy rooms; do light cleaning and empty commodes.
- To launder service users’ clothing.
- To set tables and trays, serve meals, feed service users who need help, prepare light meals and wash up, and tidy and clear away.
- To read and write in log-book records and take part in staff and service users’ meetings and in training activities as directed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT

Essential Criteria
- 1. Education and Qualifications:

- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent) or a willingness to work towards this

qualification.

2. Experience:

- Minimum of 6 months of experience working in a care setting (either in a residential care home or

domiciliary care).
- Experience in providing personal care to individuals with various needs, such as elderly clients,

individuals with physical disabilities, or those with learning difficulties.

3. Skills and Abilities:

- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to adapt communication style to meet the needs of clients and their families.
- Good time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively

under pressure.
- Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team.

4. Personal Attributes:

- A caring, empathetic, and compassionate nature, with the ability to be patient and understanding when

working with clients.
- A commitment to promoting and upholding the dignity, privacy, and independence of clients.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.
- A valid driver's license and access to a reliable vehicle for work purposes.

Desirable Criteria:
1. Education and Qualifications:

- NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).

2. Experience:

- Experience working in a domiciliary care setting.
- Experience in providing care to individuals with complex needs, such as those with dementia or palliative care requirements.

their families, and colleagues.
- Good time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively

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

**Salary**: £11.00-£16.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Flexitime

Schedule:

- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Night shift

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (required)

Work Location: On the road

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