Compassionate In-Home Care Assistant

PRN Nursing and Homecare Services; Bognor Regis; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid travel time

Mileage reimbursement

Company induction and training

Job summary

PRN Nursing and Homecare Services in Bognor Regis is seeking caring Support Workers/Community Care Assistants to provide person-centred care in customers’ homes and the local community. You will support with personal care, daily routines and wellbeing, following care plans and risk assessments.

Positions are available full-time, part-time and bank, with weekday, evening and weekend shifts. Previous care experience is desirable but not essential for those with the right values and willingness to

Qualifications

• A kind, caring and compassionate approach.
• Reliable, honest and trustworthy.
• Respectful of customers’ dignity, choices and independence.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to read and follow care plans, risk assessments and instructions.
• Ability to maintain accurate written or electronic records.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to undertake personal and intimate care.
• Willingness to complete required training and competency assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, continence care and oral care.
• Support customers with mobility and transfers in line with moving and handling assessments.
• Prepare meals, drinks and snacks and assist with eating and drinking where required.
• Support customers with medication in accordance with care plans and company policies.
• Complete light domestic tasks, including laundry, bed making and washing up.
• Provide companionship and encourage customers to maintain hobbies, relationships and community involvement.
• Support customers receiving palliative or end-of-life care where appropriate.
• Promote independence, dignity and choice while respecting consent and the right to refuse care.
• Respect customers’ individual backgrounds, cultures, beliefs, lifestyles and preferences.

Skills

Compassionate

Reliable

Good communication

Read and follow care plans

Teamwork

Job description

PRN Nursing and Homecare Services in Bognor Regis is seeking caring Support Workers/Community Care Assistants to provide person-centred care in customers’ homes and the local community. You will support with personal care, daily routines and wellbeing, following care plans and risk assessments.

Positions are available full-time, part-time and bank, with weekday, evening and weekend shifts. Previous care experience is desirable but not essential for those with the right values and willingness to