Direct Care Worker

365 Health Services, LLC; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in the United Kingdom is seeking dedicated individuals for personal care roles. Responsibilities include assisting patients with daily activities, maintaining safe environments, and monitoring vital signs. The position offers temporary, part-time, and full-time opportunities with flexible scheduling. Ideal candidates should have experience in patient care and strong communication skills. Benefits include health insurance and a referral program.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Referral program

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in patient care activities as prescribed in the care plan.
• Ability to monitor and report changes in patient condition.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with personal care activities.
• Maintain a safe environment for patients.
• Monitor fluid and nutrition intake.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Time management

Infection control

Documentation

Job description

At 365 Health Services, we take pride in treating our employees the right way – like Family. Weekly pay, sick time, benefits, over-communication, accountability, positive energy, and even employee appreciation parties are just some of the benefits of working with 365. Our Client Service Managers are available 24/7/365 to answer any of your needs or concerns via our on-call service. We provide a high-level training to ensure our employees provide the best care possible. Feel free to check us out on Google and see what our clients and employees have to say about us!

Responsibilities

• Performs or assists patient with personal care activities as prescribed in the plan of care, including but not limited to hygiene, mobility and elimination. If unable to perform a certain task, reports to the RN or Director of Clinical Services immediately.
• Provides and maintains safe environment for patient. Uses equipment safely and properly (footstools, side rails, Oxygen, etc.).
• Practices Universal Infection Control Precautions in all contacts with patients.
• Performs or assists patient/family with home maintenance activities as prescribed in the care plan, including but not limited to light housekeeping and meal preparation.
• Monitors adequate fluid and nutrition intake, temperature, pulse, respiration, skin and basic elements of body functioning and changes in body functioning and record/report appropriately.
• Practices safe transfer, ambulation, normal range of motion and positioning techniques.
• Identifies need for intervention by other members of the home health team on an ongoing basis and reports to the RN or Director of Clinical Services.
• Respects the autonomy and right to confidentiality of all patients and families.
• Document scary provided and response of consumer/family. Submits documentation in a timely manner.
• Performs within the limits of preparation and experience.
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal laws, Medicare regulations and established agency policies and procedures.
• Manages a caseload and delivers care in a cost-effective manner.
• Consistently meets or exceeds 365 Health Services’ established service standards.
• Conducts all business activities in a professional and ethical manner.
• Uses supplies and equipment effectively and efficiently.
• Completes a minimum of 12 hours of in services per year.
• Maintains regular attendance.
• Adheres to 365 Health Services’ Code of Conduct.
• Interacts with all staff in a positive fashion supporting 365 Health Services’ mission and vision.
• Complies with 365 Health Services’ general orientation and with agency policies and procedures including confidentiality and HIPAA guidelines.

Job Types

Temporary, Part-time, Full-time

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Referral programVision insurance

Schedule

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Work Location

In person