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Home Care Assistant
at Yoke for Right at Home GF Other in Other (Published at 22-08-2024)
HOME CARE ASSISTANT
Part Time : We currently need caregivers who can do the following hours?
Weekend Evenings (5-10pm) & Early Mornings (7am – 12pm)
COVERING AREA’S: Must live approx 5 miles from Tongham and Sands, Godalming, Farncombe, Milford, Elstead, Guildford
DO YOU:
- Have a UK driving license and access to a vehicle?
- Able to work Mornings and/ or Evenings /Able to work alternate weekends?
- Have reliable and compassionate caregiving skills
- Currently living in the UK (with Right to Work status)
- Good organisational and time management skills
If you answered ‘Yes’ to all of those questions then we are very interested in talking with you.
Benefits of working with Right at Home:
~ Above average rates of pay – £13.90 -£15.70 per hour per care call
~ Mileage paid at 45p per mile between calls
~ Travel time~ Minimum 1 hour care calls – No rushing!
~ Rewarding work
~ Flexible shifts
~ Career progression & training
~ An employer that really listens, values, and appreciates everything you do
~ Company pension
Employee discounts
Qualifications & Experience
No experience is required as a full induction and ongoing training will be provided. Good verbal and written communication skills as well as a caring nature is required but previous experience working in a care role is desirable but not essential.
Please note: As this role involves giving care to clients in their own home you must have a driving license and have access to a vehicle with business insurance.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
~ Ensure the highest possible levels of care provision are maintained at all times.
~ To undertake all duties in accordance with the policies and procedures of Right at Home at all times
~ Liaise closely with the Care Manager at all times.
~ Duties will include personal care to allow Clients to maintain their personal hygiene, appearance and physical comfort.
~ Assisting in the preparation and making of meals, drinks and snacks.
~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.
Participate in team meetings, staff events, attend any training provided by the company and reviews as required.
Remain compliant by regularly completing online training
To work as part of a team with colleagues
To work in accordance with the weekly work schedule and maintain timely records.
To provide social support, talking and listening to the Client, helping them to maintain contact with friends and family and other contacts in potentially isolating situations.
*To contribute to the safe moving and handling of Clients to maximise their physical abilities and mobility.
*Act on your own initiative and exercise good decision making skills.
YOU MUST HAVE VALID RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK AND CURRENTLY BE LIVING IN THE COUNTRY.
“HCA” or “health care assistant” or “home worker” or “home care worker” or “home help” or “home care assistant” or “home care” or homecare or “home carer” or “care assistant” or “care worker” or carer or “companion” or “care giver” or “caregiver” or “support worker” or “supportive care” or domiciliary or “personal care” or “live in support” or “live-in support” or “retail” or “cleaners” or “administrators” or “receptionist”
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.90-£15.70 per hour
Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Flexitime
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Are you 18 years or over?
- AS you are required to live locally, please can you supply postcode where you live?
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Guildford, Surrey (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (preferred)
Work Location: In person