Carer

Ebimac Care Limited; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in the City of London is seeking compassionate individuals for a care role. Responsibilities include assisting clients with daily living activities, administering medications, and providing emotional support. Candidates should hold a Care Certificate and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in clients' lives.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with washing, bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene.
• Administering medication and monitoring health indicators.
• Helping with meal preparation and other daily routines.
• Performing domestic duties such as light cleaning and shopping.
• Providing companionship and encouraging social activities.
• Assisting with mobility and transfers using specific equipment.
• Accurately maintaining records of tasks and medication administration.
• Alerting senior staff to any changes in client's condition.
• Coordinating with family and healthcare professionals.
• Adhering to company policies and maintaining confidentiality.

Skills

Good communication and listening skills

Empathy and compassion

Ability to work on one's own initiative and prioritize tasks

Strong attention to detail

Education

Care Certificate

PMVA

Manual Handling

Basic Life Support

Job description

Daily duties

• Personal care: Assisting with washing, bathing, dressing, and oral hygiene.
• Health and wellbeing: Administering medication, monitoring health indicators like blood pressure, and reporting any changes to seniors or managers.
• Daily living assistance: Helping with meal preparation, eating, and other daily routines.
• Household tasks: Performing domestic duties such as light cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
• Social and emotional support: Providing companionship, encouraging social activities, and helping clients maintain links with family and friends.
• Mobility support: Assisting with moving around the home and transfers, often using specific equipment.

Administrative and professional duties

• Record-keeping: Accurately maintaining records of tasks, observations, and medication administration.
• Reporting: Alerting senior staff or managers to any changes in a client's condition or well-being.
• Liaison: Coordinating with family members, healthcare professionals, and other care staff to ensure a consistent care plan.
• Professional conduct: Adhering to company policies and procedures, maintaining confidentiality, and respecting client dignity and independence.

Key skills and attributes

• Good communication and listening skills
• Empathy and compassion
• Ability to work on one's own initiative and prioritize tasks
• Strong attention to detail

Qualification

• Care Certificate (Mandatory)
• PMVA
• Manual Handling
• Basic Life Support