Job Openings Health Care Assistant

About the job Health Care Assistant

CARE ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

Nest Homecare is an independent Homecare Provider based in Windsor who specialise in providing exceptional quality care and support to clients in their own homes. We help support private clients in their own homes I Windsor, Ascot, Maidenhead and the surrounding areas.
We are a privately-owned company and are fully regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC). Our current rating with CQC is Good. We are also highly rated on homecare.co.uk with a current score of 9.9 / 10 with 42

reviews.

Our unique service means that clients can remain independent, safe and happy in their own homes. We offer a tailored service which is totally bespoke to each individual and 100% matched to their needs.

We are currently looking for FULL AND PART-TIME caring, professional and passionate people to join our expanding team.

About the role:

  • To provide exceptional quality care to private clients in their own homes.

  • To promote and respect clients rights, choice, independence, individuality, privacy and dignity.

    Key Responsibilities:

  1. To provide quality care to clients as outlined in the client person-centred Care Plan. Daily tasks could include:

    • Personal Care

    • Assistance with washing & dressing

    • Shopping & meal preparation

    • Administering medication

    • Helping clients access community services

  2. To monitor and report changes in clients condition.

  3. To keep clear, up to date, and accurate records, reporting any changes in a timely manner.

Skills & Experience:

  1. You will preferably have 2+ years experience gained in a caring environment, but applications from people with no experience in care will be considered as full training is provided.

  2. Experience of people living with dementia is an advantage

  3. Excellent communication skills with an empathetic and caring attitude with the ability to maintain client

    confidentiality.

  4. Full UK driving licence, full access to own car and Business Insurance.

Key Qualities:

  • Caring.

  • Professional.

  • Passionate about care.

  • Commitment to maintain very high standards of care.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Reliable, adaptable and flexible.

  • Compassion and empathy with clients.

Salary and Benefits

  • Excellent rates of pay (£11.00 week, £12.00 weekend)

  • Paid travel time (same hourly rate)

  • Generous mileage allowance (40p per mile)

  • Holidays 28 days (full time)

  • Pension

  • Full Care Certificate Training provided (paid for)

  • Excellent career and training opportunities

  • Uniform and supplies

  • Minimum care call of one hour with private clients

  • Employee Assistance Programme (phone support for life issues inc. legal advice, medical support)

  • Referral Scheme

  • Rewards Scheme

    We are committed to safeguarding and our policies and procedures aim to prevent abuse and neglect and provide a consistent approach when responding to safeguarding concerns.
    It is a criminal offence for a person who is barred from working in regulated activity to apply for a role that requires them to work unsupervised with adults or children who are at risk.
    An Enhanced DBS Check will be applied for following successful selection and conditional offer made.


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