Health Care Assistances Required (Immediate Start)

Job Overview
We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Workers to provide support and assistance to individuals in need. As a Care Worker, you will play a vital role in enhancing the quality of life for those you care for, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well\-being. This position requires a commitment to delivering high\-quality care while fostering a positive and supportive environment.

Responsibilities

• Assisting service users to get up, dressing and preparing them for their day.


• Washing, bathing, showering, oral care, grooming.


• Toileting, assisting with use of commode, emptying commode.


• Continence management


• Using manual handling equipment as specified.


• Working with other care professionals such as District Nurses, GPs, etc.


• Assisting with prescribed medication


• Assist service users to go to bed, including undressing and washing.


• Preparation of meals and assistance with feeding


• General household duties


• Bed making and laundry.


• Food and household shopping


• Shopping and supplies management


• To keep accurate records of care visits.


• Medication administration where specified


• To prevent the spread of infection by exercising good hygiene techniques


• To use personal protective equipment to control and protect against infection.


• To follow all instructions contained in risk assessments.


• To report any concerns to management


• Documentation of daily log in notes and recording of medication administered.

Skills

• Caring:

· Do you want the job for the right reasons? We require someone who can demonstrate a caring attitude, who goes the extra mile, who is selfless and willing to take on difficult tasks for the best outcomes for the service user. There is no room in this organisation for negative and callous attitudes or behaviours towards our service users. OAKS Healthcare Limited has a zero \- tolerance approach to abuse.

Honesty and Integrity:

· Are you truthful? – We expect you to be honest about any difficulties that you may have had in the past in previous roles or may have whilst working for us. This is so that we can support you and that any issues or concerns are addressed before they escalate. We have no space in our business for someone who doesn’t understand the importance of being open and honest at all times.

Professionalism:

· Are you professional? \- When you wear the OAKS Healthcare uniform you become the face of the company, and essentially an ambassador of what we represent.

· Are you well presented in your clothing, hair, shoes and nails?

· Is your language appropriate?

· Do you hold any qualifications pertinent to the role?

· Are you respectful in how you communicate with the service user, colleagues, and other professionals?

Flexibility:

· Are you flexible? \- The more you can adjust to change, the easier it is for them to handle and thrive in new situations. From time to time the company may experience an increase in workflow due to illness, absence or other causes of shortages in staffing levels. We require you to be flexible in your ability to cover shifts as required for business continuity in line with working hour regulations.

Enthusiasm:

· Are you enthusiastic? \- This is not only can be a good motivating factor, but it also is infectious. If you display enthusiasm in whatever goal, it is that you are trying to accomplish, it can rub off on other people, creating a positive and productive chain of reaction which blends with the culture of the organisation.

Dependability:

· Are they dependable? \- Being dependable and reliable shows that you respect other people and their time. It also shows that you have a diligent and hard\-working spirit. Some signs of dependability include keeping your word, attending your allocated shifts, being punctual, cooperating with other people, following directions well and paying close attention to detail.

Smiles Make Smiles:

Do you smile often? \- As a representative of the business out in the community and also as sometimes the only face our service users see, therefore it is important that you have a relaxed and outgoing demeanour. Smiling and making eye contact is the first part of one’s non\-verbal communication. It also helps break the ice between two people and helps further communication.

If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives and possess the necessary skills, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position as a Care Worker.

Pay: £13\.00\-£14\.00 per hour

Shift:

• Day shift


• Night shift

Work days:

• Every weekend


• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (required)

Experience:

• Home Care or Domiciliary Care: 1 year (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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