Position Overview & Specifications

Job Description

Home Care Assistant - (Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminister & Brent)

Salary: £11.05 ph

No experience Required - Full Training is Provided

Job Summary:

Carries out assigned tasks to provide general household assistance, personal care and companionship for clients in their homes. This role is performed in accordance with the Employee Handbook and Health Vision’s policies and procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities:

To provide care and support for the client at home

Once work has been assigned, plan your journey and allow plenty of time to get there

To maintain professional standards of care and behaviour at all times, and to promote Health Vision in a positive manner

To document and maintain clear and accurate records of care given

To advise your Care Team Supervisor (CTS) or Co-ordinator of any incidents or situations that cause concern or threaten client or carer safety

To provide prescribed care that has been instructed/shown by the CTS

Be patient and sensitive to the needs of people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures.

Have an awareness of the responsibilities related to maintaining client and organisation confidentiality.

Identification - must always wear Health Vision identity badge when undertaking Health Vision duties
The Care Assistant reports directly to the Care Coordinator, with serious issues to be raised to the Registered care Manager. It is the responsibility of the Care Assistant to report any changes or alterations of care or the condition of the client and or working environment. The Care Assistant is responsible and accountable for their actions and the care that they provide to clients.

Position Requirements: