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Job summary

KYN is looking for a Household Carer (Days) to provide personalized care in its new care home opening in 2024. Responsibilities include supporting residents' personal care needs, promoting independence, and ensuring a dignified environment. Ideal candidates should possess a Level 2/3 diploma in Health and Social Care and a genuine care vocation.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks

Bespoke company induction and training

Annual bonus (discretionary)

Employee assistance programme

Discount schemes

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

Experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting.
Patience and ability to deal with difficult situations.
Effective team player.

Responsibilities

Support Nurse and Household Care Lead with person-centred care.
Assist residents with personal care, dignity, and respect.
Promote residents’ independence and choices through daily conversations.

Skills

Compassionate

Empathy

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Tact and Diplomacy

Education

NVQ/QCF Diploma Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care

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Household Carer (Days) – Permanent Contract

£13.48 per hour, 40.15 hours per week

KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home due to open in the first part of 2024. It’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London.

We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

About The Opportunity

As a Household Carer (Days), you will be responsible for:

To support the Nurse and Household Care Lead in delivering the highest standards of person-centred care to individuals who call a KYN residence their home whilst preserving their dignity, respect, and wellbeing
To understand personal care planning and taking responsibility for all aspects of care e.g. infection control, moving and handling training
To ensure the highest standard of individualised person-centred care and attention is given to residents in the home
To ensure residents are treated with dignity, privacy, and respect at all times
To promote residents’ independence and respect their choices and preferences as reflected in their care plan and through daily conversations
To assist residents with their personal care for example, washing, dressing and assistance to use the toilet according to their individual abilities and care needs
To undertake minor medical duties which may include oral care, skin care (application of topical creams), catheter care and end of life care
To ensure along with your team that our residents’ medical, physical, social, and emotional needs are met
Use of medical equipment, including hoists, commodes, profiling beds and slide sheets
To create a nurturing environment where our residents and their family members feel loved, happy, safe, and secure
To ensure residents participate in any decisions about their care to promote an exceptional quality of life in a nurturing and beautiful environment
To understand personal care planning, including signs and symptoms of infections; how to assist with incontinence; awareness and reporting of swallowing difficulties
To support residents at mealtimes; particularly those who require assistance
To encourage residents to participate in recreational activities and help provide physical and mental stimulation
To help, support and develop new and less experienced Household Carers
To attend clinical supervision sessions as arranged by the relevant Registered Nurse
To maintain the confidentiality of information regarding residents, visitors, and team members
To attend and actively participate in team meetings
To issue a daily report to the person in charge at the end of each shift concerning the care delivered to your designated residents, noting any changes
To promptly communicate any concerns that have been raised whilst working with the residents to the appropriate member of the senior team
To provide a ‘warm welcome’ to all new residents, new team members and all visitors and to familiarise them with the home
To take responsibility for all aspects of care e.g., infection control, moving and handling training
To be responsible for the Health and Safety of self, other team members, residents and visitors under the Health and Safety regulations
To promptly report any hazards or potential hazards to the person in charge or take other appropriate actions within the remit of your training and knowledge
To attend all statutory training sessions and any other relevant training sessions
To adhere to all KYN’s policies and procedures

About You

You will have experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting
You will ideally have NVQ/QCF Diploma Level2/3 in Health and Social Care
You will be patient with the ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
You will be an effective team player who builds professional and trusting relationships with every member of the team, ensuring they feel valued
You will have excellent attention to detail and an ability to anticipate problems before they arise
You will have the ability to resolve complaints and investigate and manage incidents effectively and efficiently
You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual
You will have the flexibility to meet work requirements

About Our Commitment To You

Competitive salary and benefits
33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
Custom-made uniforms provided
Annual bonus (discretionary and scheme rules apply)
Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
Discount schemes
Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
And much more……

To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit www.kyn.co.uk/careers

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.

To view our Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.kyn.co.uk/privacy-notice1

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