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Home Care Worker

Employer
Ascend Personnel
Location
Birmingham, West Midlands (County)
Salary
£8.20/hour
Closing date
14 Mar 2019

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Sector
Social Care
Hours
Part Time
Flexibility
Set hours
Contract Type
Permanent
We are currently acting for our fantastic client who work within the care sector. They are looking to recruit several home care workers to help support their customers to be able to live at home in a safe and secure way, helping to maintain their independence. This is an amazing opportunity to join an established but expanding company.

The successful candidate will have at least 12 months professional care experience, be able to drive and have access to a vehicle. It is also desirable that the candidate has completed Level 2 Health and Social Care.

Some of duties within the role will include, but are not restricted to:

* Assist Customers to get up, dressing and preparing them for their day

* Supporting them with personal care

* Toileting, assisting with use of commode, emptying commode

* Continence managements

* Using manual handling equipment as specified

* Assisting with prescribed medication

* Assist customers to go to bed, including undressing and washing

* Preparation of meal and assistance with feeding

* General household duties, including bed making and laundry

* Shopping and supplies management

* To keep accurate records of care visits

* Submitting Timesheets and log books to office on submission day.

* Attending Staff meeting and supervisions

* Working with other care professionals such as District Nurses, GP’s, etc

This role is suitable for caring individuals who can demonstrate genuine care for others, have excellent communication skills and be able to attend all customer calls. They must also be able cope with emergency and difficult situations in a calm and professional manner.

There are a variety of hours available, including full and part time roles.

The pay rate for this role is £8.20 onwards depending on qualifications

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