Home Care Assistant - #1750679

Home Care Assistant



Bradford and Leeds areas



Full Time or Part Time Roles Available (shifts detailed below)



Competitive Pay Rate + Mileage Allowances



Your New Company:



Our philosophy is to provide high quality care and support services to enable people to remain in their own home, living a fulfilled life, which respects their diversity, culture and values. Our company values and behaviours exist to ensure that we deliver the very best service to every person



The post holder will be expected to operate in line with our workplace values which are:



* Dignity and Respect



* Commitment to Quality Care and Support



* Learning and Reflection



* Working Together



Locations of Work:



We currently have opportunities for Driving Routes in the Yeadon and surrounding area offered on a Full or Part Time basis



Hours of Work:



We offer shifts on a rotating 2-week cycle, all applicants must be flexible to work alternate weekends OR 1 day every weekend. Shift options are:



Mornings & Lunch 07.00 – 14.00



Teas & Evenings 16.00 – 22.00



Full Days 07.00 - 14.00 and 16.00 - 22.00



Your New Home Care Assistant Role:



As a Home Care Assistant with Care 24-7 you will be attending Clients homes to provide all aspects of care and support working in a warm, professional, kind and caring manner. You will actively perform the core tasks of providing personal care and intimate personal care and providing support and assistance within the Clients own home. You will also demonstrate good communication skills and the confidence to communicate with relatives, your colleagues and other professionals bother verbally and written to record information



Duties to Include:



To assist Clients with all aspects of personal care including:



Getting up, washed and dressed



Getting ready for bed



Baths and showers



Going to the toilet



Hair and nail care, make-up, shaving, oral care



Support to take medication



Catheter care



Help with meal preparation including eating and drinking



To help people who use our service to participate in daily activities of their choice such as:



Companionship on social activities and outings



Crafts, reading and writing



Shopping, collecting prescriptions



Collecting pensions and benefits



Paying bills



Laundry and ironing



Light housework duties



Work in accordance with the policies and procedures of Care 24-7 and complying with legal requirements e.g., CQC & Health and Safety at Work Act



Ensure that the care tasks detailed on the support plan are performed and report any concerns to Managers / Supervisors



Build two-way relationships of trust with your colleagues, people we support and their family



Ensure a safe working environment for yourself, the Clients and your work colleagues and report any concerns immediately



Complete simple statistical information and maintain records using the Mobile Phone Care Planner app



Commit to learning and developing yourself in your work and undertake any training or development programme in order to improve your personal skills



Skills Required for Your New Role:



Demonstrate a warm and friendly, compassionate approach with empathy, understanding and working in a safe manner



Good clear communication skills and the ability to update confidential and important information



Build rapport with Clients and their wider relatives, your colleagues and other professionals



Provide support and care across personal and intimate care needs in a sensitive manner whilst ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times



Attend and complete ongoing training throughout your role including online modules and practical equipment training



Attend ad-hoc and quarterly supervision and guidance sessions with your Line Manager for training and development purposes



Work in a confidential manner sometimes dealing with sensitive information, always protect and respect personal information



Display clear and effective decision-making skills ensuring the Clients safety and needs are paramount



Accurately and honestly report any concerns in line with company policy to your Line Manager



Always Ensure the correct use of Personal Protective Equipment



Excellent timekeeping and attendance record



If you’re looking for a rewarding role with clear career prospects and have the right skills and nature to be a success in this Home Care Assistant role, apply now for a confidential discussion to join our team



Applicants must have or obtain a enhanced DBS certificate