Carer-Leeds

Aegiscaresolutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care service provider in Leeds is seeking dedicated individuals to support clients in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and daily living tasks. Ideal candidates will possess excellent interpersonal skills and a caring approach. Training is provided, and a DBS check is required. COVID vaccination is mandatory unless exempt. This role offers full-time, part-time, and contract positions.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and a friendly manner.
• Ability to assimilate information quickly and take appropriate actions.
• Caring personal style and a confident, positive approach.

Responsibilities

• Support people to live independently in their own homes.
• Assist with daily living tasks including personal care and meal preparation.
• Ensure paperwork is completed accurately.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Empathy and compassion for others

Ability to work as part of a team

Highly developed communication skills (written and oral)

Ability to prioritise and organise

Job description

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

Job Description

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

Undertaking a range of daily living tasks including; Personal Care (such as washing,dressing,continence care), Shopping, Light domestic duties (i.e. laundry, cleaning, etc)

Preparing meals.

Ensuring paperwork is completed accurately.

Maintain 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, Undressing/ Dressing, Ensuring clients are safe and comfortable on their beds, 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, Reheatingmeals, Providing clients with hot/ cold drinks, Feeding clients that are unable to do so for themselves,Medication: Prompt or administration of medication when instructed to do so 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.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent

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.