Care Assistants - Working with the elderly in the community
Home Instead , Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
Care Assistants - Working with the elderly in the community
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Home Instead , Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 day ago, 13 Jan | Get your application in today.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 28c75ca98acf49179c4c9cfdb3743ac2
Full Job Description
We are also very happy to speak to people looking for a couple of hours work each day, including weekend's - so if you are retired, bored, in need of extra income, looking for new friends, or keen to give something back, then give us a call. We do require all staff work their agreed hours on alternate weekends - essential. You must be passionate about what you do, with your own car - essential because we travel between clients and 'drive them to appointments' on a daily basis. You must also have a full British Driving Licence. You must have the Right to Work in the UK and this will be established later during any recruitment process. We are currently NOT licenced to sponsor people and are unable to use people currently sponsored by other companies., We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team in Welwyn Hatfield, United Kingdom. As a Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in supporting elderly individuals within our community, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life.
- Assist elderly clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals, ensuring dietary requirements are met
- Administer medication as prescribed and monitor clients' health conditions
- Provide emotional support and companionship to clients
- Maintain a clean and safe living environment for clients
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement care plans
- Document and report any changes in clients' conditions or concerns
- Accompany clients to medical appointments or social activities when needed
- Respond promptly to emergencies and provide basic first aid when necessary
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities, We are also interested in Live-In care professionals and as a Live In Care Professional, you will be provided with 3 meals a day or an allowance from the client, a separate room to stay and access to a TV and WiFi. In addition, we offer comprehensive training and support and high rates of pay. If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please contact us on 01707-240650 We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure. THIS ROLE REQUIRES THE APPLICANT TO LIVE IN THE UK AND HAVE THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK, this will need to be established as part of the recruitment process.
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and alternate weekends
- Valid UK driver's license and access to reliable car
- Live within our franchise boundaries
- Have the Right to Work in the UK - currently not licenced to offer sponsorship
Home Instead is the world's leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning paid training, and an excellent reputation, we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. The Welwyn & Hatfield office are now looking to recruit people who live in Borehamwood, Hatfield, Potter's Bar and Welwyn areas, and who are looking to ultimately make a career working within the Adult Care Sector- this is your chance to join the fastest growing service industry in the UK, and the leading provider of care to the elderly. We are now seeking people to work with our elderly clients and can negotiate with you your availability - tell us what suits you, and let us work our magic (within reason). - Hourly rates £12.00 - £13.00 per hour (averaging with benefits £14.00+ per hour)
- Paid travel time between clients (some restrictions apply)
- Travel expenses £0.30/per mile - £0.45/per mile
- Paid when training at standard rate including workshops + e-learning
- Minimum 1-hour visits
- Job offer made at interview
- Lots more benefits
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