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Domiciliary Care Assistant - Part and Full-time jobs (Antrim, Ballymoney, Coleraine Portrush, Portstewart, Lurgan, Portadown, Aghalee) Complete Homecare 24 is one of the fastest growing & innovative family run care agencies in Northern Ireland. At Complete Homecare 24 Pride ourselves in delivering high quality care to all our service users and quality, fully supported working conditions and benefits to our staff. Join one of our teams today and not only will you gain you endless experience in care, but also where you will make lasting friendships and enjoy the work you do making a real difference to people's lives in the community. We are completely paperless, and all carers will receive their own unique log in to our digital management system where you can view your rota 24/7. We have an open office policy, all carers are included and fully involved in all aspects of business growth and development. We believe the key to success is through supporting our staff and continuously encouraging growth in your career. On top of excellent, industry topping pay and benefits we also offer: Immediate starts £11.50 - 13.00 per hour Fast Track to Management opportunities No experience required Opportunities for both NVZ level 2 &3 24/7 Carer support Employee recognition scheme Refer a friend incentive Paid shadowing Free training 28 days a year annual leave Care Assistant - Key Responsibilities: Clients Carrying out tasks for the client as per the Care plan: Assisting clients in carrying out self-care tasks including personal washing; showering; bathing and bed bathing; dressing and undressing; toileting; feeding; assistance with personal appearance such as hair brushing; continence management, catheter care; stoma care; and getting in and out of bed Providing housekeeping duties in each client's house to ensure beds are made up and changed as appropriate; adequate disposal of incontinence products; rooms are clean and tidy and commodes are emptied and cleaned Assisting in practical support such as house cleaning; cooking; dish washing; laundry and other duties as instructed and written in the task schedule Providing day sitting and night sitting service to clients Ensuring clients are provided with refreshments and light snacks as appropriate Notify the office or On call facility as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty and abide by the company policy on sickness and absence Observing care planning needs for clients This job description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list. Complete Homecare reserves the right to amend this job description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Reminding clients to take medication Cleaning and maintaining aids used by the clients such as spectacles false teeth and hearing aids To help promote as much personal, physical independence and choice as possible Uphold client's rights and preserve dignity To ensure the delivery of care services in the community are meeting the required standard as laid out at Homecare's induction Care Assistant - Personal Development: Care Assistant - Training & Development Maintain professional knowledge and competence Attend mandatory training courses and other training and updates as deemed necessary Attend regular meetings with line manager Assist in the training and mentoring of new staff Care Assistant - General Responsibilities: Other Duties: To assist the On-call in an advisory capacity regarding adverse events including: Securing cover for shifts Confirming weather conditions/adverse occurrences in the relevant area Responsible for the completion of good quality written records in relation to personal care, medication and wellbeing and also reports regarding the clients in our care; as instructed by the Line manager and in line with company policies and procedures. Care Assistant - Health and Safety: Report immediately to the office or On-call facility any illness, accident or non-entry to a client's home as per company policies and procedures Promote safe working practices within all client's home Care Assistant - Special Conditions: This post requires the holder to be available at varying times, which include early morning and late evening work and may involve an on-call rota system. The post holder is required to work weekends and bank holidays. To carry out other duties and responsibilities commensurate with the post and the needs of the organisation to develop and maintain service delivery. The post requires the holder to have a clear disclosure check in accordance with the regulatory body Access NI and/or other necessary police checks. Ensure all information of confidential nature is not divulged to third parties Notify the office or On-call facility as soon as possible of your inability to report for duty and abide by the company policy on sickness and absence
About the Company At Home Instead East Hertfordshire and Uttleford we understand that your own home is where you feel the most comfortable and where you feel happiest. Whether it's Great Dunmow to Hoddesdon, it's the place you know best and is most familiar with. Unfortunately, you may be faced with the possibility of having to move out of the home you love as you age, but this does not need to be the case. If you or your loved one want to remain living comfortably at home, then we can help you make that choice an informed one. We are changing the UK's attitude to elderly care and to aging with our distinctive approach to supporting people at home with dedicated and professional senior care. David Bassett runs Home Instead East Hertfordshire and Uttlesford and work with a team of dedicated care professionals from all over the East Hertfordshire and Uttlesford area to provide a range of care at home services. Whether it is specialist dementia care across East Hertfordshire and Uttlesford or domiciliary care we provide home care you can be confident in. We also provide respite care, palliative, and companionship care so whatever your home care needs are please learn more below or get in touch. Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job? This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of others in the community. Working as part of our family of Care assistant in Sawbridgeworth and surrounding area, you will be providing a range of care services to older adults living in their own homes as a Care assistant. Benefits: We pay for your DBS Get paid to complete your training Flexible hours to suit your lifestyle Full and part time opportunities available as a Care assistant Minimum 45-minute calls Guaranteed Monthly Income contracts available Mileage allowance ( 33p per mile)and travel time Early Pay - request up to 50% of your pay in advance of payday, which can be claimed daily Generous Refer a Friend scheme Support to complete nationally recognised qualifications including your Care Certificate and Diploma Access our Employee Benefits Portal where you'll get thousands of discounts and special offers Access to our Employee Assistance Program support in times of need We will provide you with regular consistent clients, with who you will build good professional relationships and make a real difference in their life. Your availability could be from 8am to 9pm, including every other weekend i.e consecutive weekends. In return, we will provide you Guaranteed hours contract from day one you will come on board, once you have successfully completed your Training and DBS check. What does this Care Assistant job involve? Hours of Work: Part Time: 16 - 30 Hours Per Week / Full Time: 37.5 Hours Per Week - Shift Times: 08:00 - 14:30 / 15:00 - 21:00 - Flexible shifts available Whilst we aim to make our working patterns as flexible as possible, you are required to work both during weekdays and alternate weekends to support your clients' care needs. As a Care Assistant (Care Professional) you will provide a variety of home services to help them keep independent in their own home - this includes: Personal Care Duties Administering Medication Manual handling, using equipment where required Promoting health and wellbeing of Clients Flexibly work / a range of shift patterns Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job? We are looking for people with Kind, compassionate hearts, who want to make a true difference in the quality of life of our clients. As a Care Assistant, you will provide help & support in a variety of non-medical services including ( personal care & wash ) to help them keep independent in their own home. If you have a passion to become a Care Assistant and you have the motivation to help us achieve our ambitions, we would love to hear from you. Requirements Kind Caring Compassionate Desire to care for clients as you would your own parents FULL UK DRIVING LICENCE AND RELIABLE VEHICLE ESSENTIAL ABILITY TO OBTAIN SUITABLE REFERENCES AND DBS CHECK (We arrange this) If you are interested in this position, please apply today and we will call you within the next few days. If this is not the right job for you, you can search and apply easily for other positions via www.hertsgoodcare.com Applications will only be considered if located within a 10-mile radius of the position. HCPA is not a registered sponsor for international workers seeking employment through the skilled or temporary worker route. Please refer to the UK Immigration Points-based routes and the information below to check your eligibility to work in the UK
Are you caring, compassionate and enjoy working in a fast paced environment? Would you like to be there for people in crisis? About Caring Together Charity Three in five of us will become a carer at some point in our life. Caring Together Charity is the regional charity that provides emotional and practical support, advice and guidance to carers of all ages and their families, as well as opportunities to take a break from their caring role. Our vision is of a world where no unpaid carer is in crisis or struggling alone, . We believe in providing great care and connecting with the people we support. About The Role Have you previously worked as a Healthcare assistant, Support worker, Care worker or any number of similar job titles and are you currently looking for a new way to utilise the skills you have learnt to support people in an innovative way. As part of our team, your key focus areas will be providing a flexible service to customers and their families. In Cambridgeshire we are privileged to provide unique services which allow unpaid carers to access much needed breaks by providing support to the people they are caring for, an emergency response service for unpaid carers in crisis which affords them care for their loved one should they be unable to continue with their caring role for any reason and a hospital discharge service which supports getting people home without unnecessary delay. Working alongside our homecare service we assess client needs; plan care needed and provide the service. As well as prevention work to support customers avoid admission where possible. If you enjoy a busy role, where no two days are the same and where you get to help people whilst at the same time developing your skills then the Rapid Responder role could be just the one for you. Not only do you get to do a really satisfying job but you get to work for a truly inclusive organisation who supports you to do your best work. The successful candidate will have had experience in providing personal and social care preferably for more than 2 years, with an understanding of homecare and will work alongside the wider care team including other Care crisis support professionals, care professionals and the management team. Key Accountabilities of the Role 1. Be part of a responsive team providing support to customers and their families at short notice in the event of illness or absence in the hospital and community, as well as hospital avoidance and breaks for carers. 2. Provide care support in the community via our homecare service, including complex cases. 3. To travel as required in order to deliver person centred support. 4. To play a proactive role in signposting patients and their families to other relevant support services (both internal and external, both statutory and non-statutory), to prevent further admissions. 5. Work in partnership with the bookings team to identify required support needs, enabling people to remain and return safely in their own homes. 6. Complete contingency risk assessments, assessments and risk assessments for new and existing customers and emergency packages of care to maintain a rapid response' to customer need and ensure high quality support. 7. Liaise regularly and effectively with the wider team. 8. Although generally working on an agreed shift pattern covering 74 hours across 2 weeks, there may be circumstances when the support requires this to be implemented flexibly i.e. starting the shift earlier or ending later on occasion for the same number of hours. 9. To take part in the out of hours on call rota system. 10. To maintain accurate records on in house systems, to support with patient and family carer case management and contribute to contractual reporting requirements. Caring Together is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and expects staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We are inclusive. We celebrate multiple approaches and points of view. We are an equal opportunities employer and expect staff to respect the personal choice and lifestyles of colleagues, carers, and people with care needs. Rapid responder Requirements Qualifications A minimum NVQ Level 2 in health and social care or equivalent. Level 3 desirable. Experience and knowledge Experience of providing person centred care in the community. Good IT skills. Experience using laptops and rostering systems. Experience of working independently, using own initiative and problem solving. Experience of establishing and maintaining professional working relationships at all levels and work well in a team. Experience of engaging with a diverse range of users and stakeholders. Knowledge and experience of working to a high standard within legislative and regulation standards of care. Minimum of 2 years' experience within a domiciliary setting desirable. Previously undertaken care plan assessments (or have the capability to learn) Skills and abilities Ability to multitask. Ability to work productively with a range of people with a range of needs. Strong communication both written and verbal and excellent interpersonal skills. Ability to build effective relationships with stakeholders. Excellent customer service philosophy. Personal attributes Able to work under pressure and cope with change and conflicting priorities. Willingness to travel across our region. Seeks continuous improvement. Engaging personality who demonstrates a friendly, constructive, solution focussed approach. Benefits 20 days annual leave plus eight bank holidays Mileage and travel time paid Paid full in-house training Comprehensive EAP, access to a 24/7 GP service and free confidential counselling service Work phone and fuel card scheme Flexible working patterns Buy and sell annual leave of up to five days (depending on criteria being met) Death in service benefit of three times annual salary Five days paid carers leave per year REF-213 918