Care Assistant

Radfield Home Care; United States; Remote; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Paid travel time

Paid mileage

Holiday pay

Pension

Career progression

Employee recognition

Job summary

Radfield Home Care is seeking compassionate carers to provide one-to-one support in clients' homes. You will offer companionship, assist with daily activities, and promote independence and well-being while respecting each individual's choices.

Your role includes personal care, mobility support, meal preparation, medication assistance, and maintaining records. A welcoming, inclusive team culture and opportunities for skill development are emphasized.

Responsibilities

• Providing companionship and conversation, helping clients stay connected and enjoy their day
• Supporting with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming and toileting
• Preparing meals and drinks and encouraging good nutrition and hydration
• Supporting clients with medication in line with their agreed care plan and your training
• Helping with mobility and moving safely around the home
• Carrying out light household tasks such as laundry, changing bedding, tidying and shopping
• Accompanying clients to appointments, social activities, shops or trips out
• Supporting clients living with dementia, reduced mobility or other age-related needs
• Helping clients maintain hobbies, interests, routines and the things that are important to them
• Providing reassurance and respite for family members
• Noticing and reporting changes in a client's wellbeing, health or circumstances
• Keeping clear and accurate care records and communicating with colleagues,families and other professionals where appropriate
• Above all, you will take the time to get to know the people you support and provide care that respects their choices, independence, dignity and individuality.

Job description

• Every client is different, so no two days are exactly the same. Depending on an individual and their needs, your role may include:
• Providing companionship and conversation, helping clients stay connected and enjoy their day
• Supporting with personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming and toileting
• Preparing meals and drinks and encouraging good nutrition and hydration
• Supporting clients with medication in line with their agreed care plan and your training
• Helping with mobility and moving safely around the home
• Carrying out light household tasks such as laundry, changing bedding, tidying and shopping
• Accompanying clients to appointments, social activities, shops or trips out
• Supporting clients living with dementia, reduced mobility or other age-related needs
• Helping clients maintain hobbies, interests, routines and the things that are important to them
• Providing reassurance and respite for family members
• Noticing and reporting changes in a client's wellbeing, health or circumstances
• Keeping clear and accurate care records and communicating with colleagues,families and other professionals where appropriate

• Above all, you will take the time to get to know the people you support and provide care that respects their choices, independence, dignity and individuality.

  A culture which is welcoming, friendly, supportive and inclusive

  Fair and competitive hourly rate. Hourly rate of £15.00-£22.50 post probation

• Paid travel time at your standard hourly rate
• Paid mileage
• Flexible working hours
• Appreciation & recognition - celebrating achievements of individuals & teams
• Encouragement to develop your skills and knowledge
• Career progression
• Holiday pay, and pension