We are seeking compassionate people to join our growing team of Home Care Assistants across North Tyneside.
Experience is not essential as full training will be given. However, a desire to make a real difference to the everyday lives of people in the community is essential.
Duties may include, but are not limited to: -
• Assisting service users in all matters of personal care, including, dressing/undressing, washing, bathing and using toilet facilities;
• Assisting with the preparation, cooking and serving of meals, snacks and drinks;
• Carrying out general housework as required, including changing beds, laundry, ironing, tidying and light cleaning duties;
• Providing companionship and mental stimulation, including participating in activities as required by the service user, including games, hobbies or other recreational activities;
• Providing a chaperone service to accompany the service user to appointments, day trips, outings, shopping or any other general errands outside the home;
• Assisting with any clerical / communication needs such as making phone calls, paying bills, completing forms and paperwork;
• Encouraging and overseeing the management of any medication or administering such medication where necessary and required;
• Monitoring of health-related conditions such as diet and fluids, keeping records where required;
• Responding to any emergency response within a timely and efficient manner;
• Ensuring relevant notes, information and records are kept and maintained and handovers are duly carried out to pass on relevant information where necessary;
• Ensuring a good line of communication between all parties within the business at all times.
The suitable applicant will be able to demonstrate the following: -
• Kind, compassionate and caring nature;
• Commitment to service users and their needs;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Flexible approach to operating times - may include a requirement to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays;
• Flexible approach to location of work – may include travel between Service Users;
• Honest and open persona;
• Respect for individual privacy and personal dignity;
• Desire to work in a care environment with a view to making a positive difference;
• Strong working relationships.
Benefits: -
• Full organisational support and in-house training;
• Paid annual leave holiday entitlement (pro-rata basis);
• Paid mileage;
• Paid travel time;
• Company pension scheme;
• Enhanced rates for bank holidays.