Care Worker

SMS HEALTH CARE SERVICES LTD; Romford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local home care provider in Romford seeks compassionate care workers to assist individuals in their homes. Responsibilities include providing personal care, supporting daily living tasks, and ensuring client well-being. Ideal candidates should be reliable and possess good communication skills. This role is crucial for enabling clients to live independently with dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to reduce isolation.
• Assist individuals with safe movement.
• Help organize necessary appointments.
• Support service users at medical appointments.
• Monitor well-being and perform basic health checks.
• Maintain a clean environment.
• Prepare meals and assist with eating.
• Deliver personal care respectfully.

Skills

Compassionate care

Reliability

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Provide high-quality care and support to individuals in their own homes or within the community, helping them to live independently and with dignity. Care workers play a vital role in assisting with personal care, daily living tasks, and emotional support, ensuring the well-being, safety, and comfort of those in need.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and social interaction to reduce isolation.
• Assist individuals with mobility and safe movement around their home or community.
• Help organize and schedule necessary appointments.
• Escort and support service users when attending medical or social appointments.
• Observe and monitor well-being, carrying out basic health checks where required.
• Perform light household duties to maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Prepare meals and assist with eating, as well as support with medication in line with care plans.
• Deliver personal care, including continence support, in a manner that respects dignity, privacy, and individual preferences.