HOME CARER/CARE ASSISANT/SUPPORT WORKER

Phoenix Care 4U Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care support service in Essex is seeking dedicated caregivers to provide compassionate, person-centered care for individuals in their homes. Responsibilities include personal care, medication support, meal preparation, and emotional companionship, aimed at maintaining clients' independence and quality of life.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and person-centered care skills.
• Experience in personal care and assistance with daily living tasks.
• Strong communication and companionship abilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including dressing and grooming.
• Provide medication support as instructed.
• Help with meal preparation and feeding.

Job description

To provide compassionate, person-centered care and support to individuals in their own homes, helping them maintain independence, dignity, and quality of life. Duties include personal care, assistance with daily living tasks, emotional support, and companionship.

Responsibilities

• Personal Care: Assist with washing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and continence care.
• Medication Support: Prompting or administering medication as prescribed.
• Meal Preparation: Support with preparing meals, feeding, and encouraging a healthy diet.
• Mobility Assistance: Help with moving and handling, including the use of mobility aids.
• Household Tasks: Support with light domestic duties, such as cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
• Companionship: Offer emotional support and social interaction to reduce isolation.
• Monitoring & Reporting: Observe and report any changes in the individual’s health or wellbeing.
• Promoting Independence: Encourage clients to do as much as they can safely.
• Record Keeping: Maintain accurate care logs and reports in line with policies.