Job Description
Assisting elderly individuals on a one-to-one basis to maintain and promote independent living. Each of our clients has a care plan and activities tailored to their way of life. You will be trained in the following aspects of care and be willing to support both males and females with these services:
* Personal hygiene care
* Administering, prompting, and managing medication
* Manual handling and assisting with mobility
* Food preparation, nutrition, and hydration
* Social activities and safe exercise
* Running external activities such as shopping trips and attending appointments
* Logging visit notes and liaising with the office
* Promoting a healthy and happy lifestyle
* Light housekeeping
* Building relationships and providing companionship
Please note these activities will vary from one individual to the next; no client is the same, making for an interesting and stimulating environment.
Home Instead Care workers travel from their own homes to clients in the surrounding towns and villages. Having transportation is preferable, but full training will be provided.
Home Instead is one of the best private domiciliary care organizations in the area. We provide high-quality care, reflected in our staff. If you want to make a difference to an elderly individual and possess compassion, professionalism, and a willingness to learn lifelong skills, then we may be the right company for you.
Additional information:
* Training held bi-monthly at our offices at Polhill Business Centre, TN14 7AA.
* Apply today or call us directly on 01959 546228.
Shift details:
* Days: Saturday or Sunday, or alternate weekends. We are happy to accommodate individual preferences.
* Shift patterns: 6-hour shifts (8:00 am - 1:00 pm or 1:00 pm - 6:00 pm), and 12-hour shifts (8:00 am - 8:00 pm).
* Guaranteed pay and hours.
* Salary: £13.00 per hour, with additional paid travel time at £11.44 per hour and 30p per mile fuel allowance.
* Double pay on bank holidays.
* Car not essential but preferable.
* Full paid training and client shadowing before starting.
* Coverage in Northwest Kent.
* Offers subject to training, enhanced DBS, and references.
* Minimum of 1-hour client visits, ensuring quality care without rushing.
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