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!