Health Care Assistant

Radfield Home Care; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established home care provider in London seeks compassionate care assistants to provide high-quality care for elderly clients. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and maintaining hygiene standards. Offering a supportive work environment with flexible hours and career development opportunities. Salary is £12.45 per hour, with additional benefits such as paid travel time and social events.

Benefits

Paid travel time between care calls

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Fully paid holiday

Supportive team environment

Ongoing training and career development

Free uniform

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Ability to assist clients with personal care tasks.
• Experience in supporting elderly clients preferred.
• Understanding of patient dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Promote client independence and well-being.
• Maintain hygiene and comply with care policies.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills

Mobility assistance

Hygiene practices

Job description

Overview

To provide the highest standard of care and support to our clients to enhance their wellbeing and to promote independence.

Responsibilities

• Your care duties for each individual client will be clearly stated in their Care Plan and may vary depending on the client’s needs, time of day of the visit, etc. Adapt to other care duties as required.
• Assist our clients who need help with getting in and out of bed, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing and personal care needs.
• Help clients who have mobility and moving & handling needs.
• Care for clients who are temporarily sick and may need assistance with minor dressings, bed nursing, help with feeding, personal care, etc.
• Help care for end of life clients.
• Promote mental and physical well being of clients through talking, activities, and engagement (reading, writing, hobbies, recreations).
• Undertake light household tasks such as making and changing beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning (dusting, vacuuming) and emptying commodes.
• Assist with washing clothes and ironing if requested.
• Prepare and serve meals; assist clients with eating and drinking; wash up, tidy and clean the kitchen and dining area.
• Greet clients’ friends and family and answer the telephone as needed while at the client’s home.
• Read and write reports, and take part in staff and clients meetings and training activities as directed.
• Maintain the highest standards of hygiene at all times and use personal protective equipment provided. Report any illness to the office so infection prevention and control procedures can be followed.
• Comply with Radfield Home Care’s guidelines and policies at all times.
• Report to the office any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• Encourage clients to remain as independent as possible.
• Report any events or situations that may pose a risk to clients, relatives or staff (e.g., faulty equipment or a broken step).
• Help promote Radfield Home Care through marketing activities which may include leafleting and protecting the company’s reputation.
• Come into the office at least once a week to collect/bring in client paperwork and to collect your rota and client information.
• Perform such other duties as may reasonably be required.
• Work shifts on at least alternate weekends.

About Radfield Home Care

Radfield Home Care is a private home care company specialising in the care of older people. Our services support clients to live in their own homes safely, age well and live independently at home. Radfield Home Care was established in continuation of the family care home business and family remains at the core of our values and culture.

Radfield carers are trained rigorously at all levels of practical care with a focus on warmth, dignity and respect that reflects the Radfield family culture. Our offices are welcoming and friendly, creating a family culture you feel part of from the moment you step inside.

Radfield provides an inclusive environment, with ongoing wellbeing checks for staff, and tailored support for individuals. Many offices are part of the Disability Confident Employers scheme. Our Caring for Carers pledge ensures carers are well looked after so they can care for clients effectively.

Benefits and requirements

• ACCREDITED LIVING WAGE EMPLOYER
• Paid travel time between care calls
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Fully paid holiday
• Supportive team environment with 24/7 on call support
• Ongoing training and career development
• Flexible hours for work/life balance
• Social events and team building (Summer and Christmas parties)
• Free uniform
• DBS reimbursement
• Salary: £12.45 per hour
• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• Referral programme
• Schedule options: Day shift, Every weekend, Flexitime, Weekend availability, Weekends only
• Supplemental pay types: Bonus scheme
• COVID-19 considerations