Health Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 22 April 2024 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 May 2024 |
| Location: | Colchester, Essex |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Radfield Home Care Colchester, Frinton & Clacton |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | Home Ward |
Summary
Salary: From £12.00 PLUS paid mileage and paid travel time
Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week
Must Have: Valid drivers licence and access to own vehicle
Overview:
As a Home Ward Care Professional, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality Home Care services to patients within the comfort of their homes.
This innovative position means the patient is able to remain at home for their final days and have their wishes met. You will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, Single Point and the Operations Hub to ensure patients receive comprehensive and personalised care.
Responsibilities:
• Provide personal care services, including bathing, dressing, general personal care, toileting, all with empathy and respect for our patients needs.
• Assist with mobility/ transfers to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals tailored to dietary requirements.
• Mouth care.
• Companionship.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
• Document client care activities and maintain accurate records of daily interactions.
• Stay updated on the individual care plans and communicate any changes or concerns to the care team.
Expected hours: 1 – 40 per week
Must Have: Valid drivers licence and access to own vehicle
Overview:
As a Home Ward Care Professional, you will play a vital role in delivering high-quality Home Care services to patients within the comfort of their homes.
This innovative position means the patient is able to remain at home for their final days and have their wishes met. You will work collaboratively with our multidisciplinary team, Single Point and the Operations Hub to ensure patients receive comprehensive and personalised care.
Responsibilities:
• Provide personal care services, including bathing, dressing, general personal care, toileting, all with empathy and respect for our patients needs.
• Assist with mobility/ transfers to ensure the safety and well-being of our patients.
• Prepare and serve nutritious meals tailored to dietary requirements.
• Mouth care.
• Companionship.
• Administer medications and monitor vital signs as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and shopping.
• Document client care activities and maintain accurate records of daily interactions.
• Stay updated on the individual care plans and communicate any changes or concerns to the care team.
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