Live-in Care Assistant Aylesbury, England
Job description
***NEW - £300 New Starter Bonus*** (Bonus paid upon completion of successful 6-month probationary period.)
Bucks Country Homecare is a privately owned, CQC Rated GOOD, Domiciliary Care Provider based in Longwick. We provide care and support to individuals in their own homes, in; Princes Risborough, Haddenham, Wendover, Stone and the surrounding areas.
Established in 2015, we have worked tirelessly to provide outstanding care and support to all of our clients. This has resulted in our fantastic reputation and an increased demand for our care services.
We are looking for a Live-In carer, to provide support to an elderly lady with Parkinsons in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire.
The ideal candidate will -
- Have a kind, caring and patient nature.
- Be available to commence immediately (once DBS, references and training are completed)
- Be Female (Service Users' request)
- Be confident in the kitchen and able to cook fresh meals from scratch.
- Be a dog-lover!
- Be a driver, with use of their own vehicle.
- Ideally have a minimum of one years' experience in Live-In Care.
- Have experience of caring for Service Users with Parkinson's.
- Have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Have a good understanding of The Mental Capacity Act 2005
- Have good Safeguarding knowledge.
- Be able to work independently, seeking input from Managers and other Healthcare Professionals, when appropriate.
What we offer -
- Excellent rates of pay, with enhancements on Bank Holidays.
- A very relaxed placement with an easy-going and friendly Service User. Plenty of down-time during the day.
- A well appointed bedroom with balcony, in a four-bed detached house in an affluent area of Aylesbury.
- Free DBS check.
- Free ongoing training - Care Certificate, Medication Training, End of Life Care Training and Adult Care Diploma's offered as standard.
- New Starter Bonus and Referral Bonuses.
- Friendly, supportive and welcoming staff team - we have a very close-knit team with a family feel. We hold regular social outings, to get together and thank the team for their hard-work.
- Free Uniform and PPE.
- Flexible working pattern (preferably on a six week on, one week off basis)
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £39,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Work from home
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Signing bonus
COVID-19 considerations:
All staff are provided with full PPE, hand washing facilities and hand sanitiser. We have indepth risk assessments, to safeguard our staff and service users.
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- Live-In Care: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving License (required)
Work Location: One location
