Home Care Worker Coventry, England
Job description
We are a Domiciliary Care Provider looking for carers to support people with a wide range of additional needs. We provide bespoke packages of support to enable individuals to live in their own homes. Applicants will have a genuine interest in caring for adults and will be willing to travel to service users' own homes within Coventry (areas covered: CV1, CV2, CV3, CV4, CV5, CV6, CV7)
Main duties:
1) PERSONAL CARE
Washing/bathing/showering a person’s body and hair
Mouth care such as the cleaning of dentures and teeth
Dressing
Toileting which may include changing continence pads and dealing with catheter and stoma bags
Helping to eat and drink
Helping with personal appearance
Prompting or administering their medication
Meal preparation
Emptying commodes and urine bottles
2) DOMESTIC CARE
Laundry
Cleanliness of the house such as washing up, hovering, dusting, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens
Generally making sure service users are comfortable and warm
3) SOCIAL CARE
Collecting pensions and prescriptions
Shopping
Talking and listening
Escort Duties
Sitting Services
Activities such as reminiscence, dominoes, reading letters etc.
Assist service users to participate in cultural and religious activities
4) SUPPORT DUTIES
Organise appointments to doctors, dentists, opticians etc.
Ensure access to the wider community and maintain links with family and friends
Participate in social functions in the community e.g. Day Care, Library visits
- Free PPE provided
- Free Company Uniform provided
- Full Training and Induction Provided
- Blue Light Card
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.00-£10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
Day range:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends only
Physical setting:
- Homecare
Shift:
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Full PPE
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person