Senior Home Care Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Romford is looking for a compassionate Senior Home Care Worker. The role involves delivering personalized care to elderly clients, supervising care workers, and developing tailored care plans. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and experience in domiciliary care, ensuring the comfort and safety of clients. A driving license is required, and additional on-call payments are included.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to supervise other care workers.
• Experience in providing high-quality care to elderly clients.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised home care to senior clients.
• Develop comprehensive care plans for clients.
• Supervise and mentor care workers.
• Assist clients with daily living activities.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Experience in domiciliary care

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Home Care Worker to join our team. This role is vital in providing high-quality care and support to elderly clients in their own homes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a background in senior care, and the ability to communicate effectively with both clients and their families.

You will be responsible for updating care plans tailored to each individual's needs, supervising other care workers, training, mentoring, and undertaking care assessments.

• £27,500 minimum, depends on experience
• Variable shifts
• Female
• Experience in domiciliary care; senior experience advantageous
• On-call payments included
• Drivers only

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised home care to senior clients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Develop comprehensive care plans that address the physical, emotional, and social needs of clients.
• Supervise and mentor care workers, providing guidance and support as needed.
• Communicate regularly with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist clients with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress and any changes in condition.
• Drive to clients' homes as required, ensuring timely arrival for scheduled visits.
• Foster a positive environment that promotes dignity and respect for all clients.