care giver
Home Instead , Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
care giver
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Home Instead , Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
- Part time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted today, 26 Dec | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 2b7482c92e5a4ee6a43c238098348d6c
Full Job Description
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Giver to join our team in Bradford-on-Avon, United Kingdom. As a Care Giver, you will play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for our clients by providing personalized care and support in their homes.
- Assist clients with daily living activities, including personal hygiene, dressing, and mobility
- Prepare and serve nutritious meals according to dietary requirements
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Accompany clients to medical appointments and social activities
- Administer medication as prescribed and monitor clients' health conditions
- Maintain a clean and safe living environment for clients
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement care plans
- Keep accurate records of care provided and report any changes in clients' conditions
- Respond promptly and appropriately to emergencies
- Participate in ongoing training and professional development opportunities
Compassionate and kind-hearted nature with a genuine passion for supporting others - Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build professional relationships with clients
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
- Reliable, trustworthy, and respectful demeanor
- Physical stamina to assist clients with mobility and daily activities
- Patience and emotional resilience to handle challenging situations
- Basic first aid knowledge (training can be provided)
- Ability to follow care plans and maintain accurate records
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
- Valid driver's license and ability to travel locally (preferred)
- Previous experience in a care setting, personal experience caring for a family member, or voluntary caregiving experience is beneficial but not required
Home Instead is the world's leading provider of Support and Companionship services for people who want to live independently in there own homes. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our Care Assistants to our Clients by carrying out a initial Consultation with our Clients creating a personalised Care Plan. Our Interview Process includes getting to know our Care Assistants hobbies and Interests to ensure the ideal match is found for Care Assistants and Clients., "Absolutely love my job, doesn't feel like I'm going to work. Its great having the time to chat to the clients." "I can't praise Lisa enough. I was in a horrible place yesterday not wanting to be here anymore. Everything just got on top of me and talking to Lisa helped so much. I'd like to thank you for having staff that will listen and not judge. I've never worked for a company that they look after the individual and its so nice knowing I can ring the office and just talk to someone. That's all down to you and nick for looking after your staff. Thank you again." " Maria was lovely, very understanding and informative and made her feel like a human." - We pay between £13.00 to £28.00 a hour.
- Paid Travel and Waiting time between client visits
- Paid mileage, with payments matched to current fuel prices.
- Paid on-boarding training and ongoing training including CPR and Dementia training. Free qualifications such as The Care Certificate, NVQ diplomas.
- Paid holiday
- Regular working pattern with 1- hour minimum visits to regular clients.
- Out of hours support from the Office team
- Paid DBS
- Paid team meetings and support visits
- Free access for you AND your family to our Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 confidential support line with free counselling sessions)
- Care Professionals do not wear uniforms
- Refer a Friend bonus scheme - for successful applicant referrals
- Company Pension - Employer contributions
- Cashback Healthcare scheme - claim back for everyday services such as dentists, opticians, physiotherapy, chiropractor