Location: In the following Post Codes: NR1, NR2, NR7, NR8, NR10, NR13, NR14

Salary: From £11.50 per hour

Hours: Minimum 7 hour shifts, maximum 14 hours per day

About Us:

Join our dedicated team at Homecare Gurus, where we prioritize compassion, integrity, and high-quality care. We are committed to creating a supportive environment for both our service users and our staff. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives, we want you to be part of our family.

Main Duties:

As a Care Assistant, your responsibilities will vary based on the needs of our service users. Key duties include:

Personal Care: Assisting with personal hygiene, toileting, and managing incontinence, including changing pads and handling catheter bags.
Support with Eating and Drinking: Encouraging a balanced diet and appropriate eating methods tailored to each service user.
Mobility Assistance: Helping with movement and physical activities, using aids like hoists when necessary.
Domestic Duties: Performing light cleaning tasks, emptying bins, and washing as requested.
Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records, including MAR charts for medication, log books for visits, and care plan updates.
Promoting Independence: Empowering service users to do as much as they can for themselves, providing support only when needed.

Desired Skills & Qualities:

We are looking for compassionate individuals who embody the following qualities:

Empathy, Honesty, and Integrity: Demonstrating genuine care and ethical behaviour in all interactions.
Safeguarding: Protecting service users from harm and following our "whistleblowing" policy to report concerns.
Respect and Dignity: Delivering person-centred care that honours the individuality of each service user.
Companionship: Engaging with service users through conversation, listening, and encouraging stimulating activities.
Accident and Incident Reporting: Promptly reporting any incidents to the appropriate staff member.
Health Promotion: Understanding infection prevention, dementia care, and providing emergency first aid when necessary.
Effective Communication: Maintaining clear communication with service users, colleagues, and supervisors.
Punctuality: Arriving on time to ensure seamless care delivery.

Why Join Us?

Competitive salary and benefits package
Supportive and inclusive work environment
Opportunities for professional development and training
The chance to make a real difference in the lives of others

Apply Now!

If you are dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at Homecare Gurus

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