Carer-Leeds

Job Type: Full time, Part time, Permanent, Contract

Job Description

Support people to live independently in their own homes/communities.

Daily Living Tasks

• Personal Care (washing, dressing, continence care)
• Shopping
• Light domestic duties (laundry, cleaning, etc.)
• Preparing meals.
• Ensuring paperwork is completed accurately.
• Maintaining professional standards at all times.
• Work effectively on your own initiative and also as part of a team.

Persona/Care

• Washing
• Bathing
• Dressing/Undressing
• Dental Hygiene
• Putting to Bed / Moving and Handling
• Using the hoist in conjunction with another care worker to mobilise service users
• Toileting: Accompanying Clients to the toilet
• Assisting clients in the use of the commode
• Emptying of the commode
• Changing incontinence pads
• Ensuring clients are comfortable when toileting
• Ensuring clients are clean after toileting
• Meals / Hydration: Supervising clients with meals
• Preparing light snacks
• Reheating meals
• Providing clients with hot/cold drinks
• Feeding clients that are unable to do so for themselves
• Medication: Prompt or administration of medication when instructed by the registered manager

Skills, Experience & Knowledge

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Approachable and friendly manner
• Empathy and compassion for others
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to assimilate information quickly
• Taking appropriate actions when required
• Ability to prioritise and organise
• Highly developed communication skills (written and oral)

Personal Style

• Caring
• A confident and positive approach
• Strong sense of personal responsibility

We offer a full in-house induction programme, where you will receive all the training you need through a week long induction programme along with 1-2 weeks shadowing of an experienced Care Worker.

Enhanced DBS Check and 2 Satisfactory References Required.

CURRENTLY RECRUITING OVERSEAS/FOR WORK PERMIT

*COVID Vaccine is now mandatory for all of our staff unless medically exempt (we would need evidence from a medical professional).

For more information on any of our home care services or to discuss working together, please contact our friendly team today.