HCA (FEMALE CAR DRIVER) – Sponsorship available

OOJ Homecare Services Ltd

Full job description

  • Do you live within 5 miles of Scarborough
  • Are you on a student visa?
  • Are you on dependant visa?
  • Are you on post graduate visa?
  • Are you looking for NEW AND EXCITING OPPORTUNITY?
  • Then this is for you.

NOTE: WE ONLY OFFER SPONSORSHIP AFTER 6 months PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT PERIOD and only applicants on the above visa type and RTW would be considered.

The following roles and responsibilities of an ideal candidate are as follows:

.To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities

· To know and understand the care and support of the Client.

· To undertake the tasks detailed in the Client’s care and support plan using a person-centred approach and in the least intrusive way.

· To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client and not foster dependent behaviour.

· To provide input into the care and support plans of Clients by regularly feeding back to the Field Care Supervisor/Coordinator.

· To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night.

· To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower.

· To assist Clients to dress and undress.

· To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails.

· To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene.

· To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment.

· To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements.

· To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management.

· To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly.

· To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Client.

· To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Clients.

· To provide companionship to the Client, actively talking and listening to them about their interests.

· To help the Client to maintain contact with their family and friends.

· To accompany the Client on trips into the community.

· To assist the Client to manage their personal affairs.

· To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Client, whilst respecting the Client.

Qualifications

  • Must possess a car, valid driver’s license and have a clean driving record
  • Experience in providing care in a home care setting
  • Familiarity with creating and implementing care plans
  • Strong communication skills in English
  • Basic IT skills for documentation purposes
  • Ability to work effectively with individuals in a care home environment

Job Types: Full-time, Zero hours contract

Pay: £12.00-£12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20 – 40 per week

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Flexitime
  • On-site parking
  • Referral programme
  • UK visa sponsorship

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Night shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Application question(s):

  • Do you own a car? MUST BE A CAR DRIVER WITH VALID DRIVING LICENCE
  • Are you located within 5 miles from Scarborough?

Education:

  • GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

  • Home care: 1 year (required)

Language:

  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

  • 100% (required)

Work Location: On the road

Application deadline: 15/11/2024

To apply for this job please visit uk.indeed.com.