Well Being Responder

Bath, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Your Quality Care Services are a well-established home care provider and we pride ourselves on delivering the highest quality care possible.

We are looking for motivated and caring individuals who share our ethos and want to make a real difference in the work that they undertake. This role is specifically for our branch in Winsely, Limpley Stoke supporting our clients in a beautiful retirement village setting.

Guaranteed hour contract available

No travel or shift worl

To provide an emergency response service to clients living within Retirement Village properties

To provide highly individualised flexible support to people with disabilities or health needs living in the own homes

To respect the lifestyle and choices of clients to ensure they lead fulfilling lives

To work as part of the staffing services and be a team member of the Retirement Village Service providers to ensure that residents needs are fully met

Main Duties & Responsibilities:



To respond to alarm calls made by residents and ensure that appropriate support is give and emergency services, on call manager and where requested family members are appropriately contacted

To assist with daily living activities specified within the client Care plan.

To support clients to take part in social or community events as required

To monitor the wellbeing of clients

These may include but may not be limited to:



Responding to alarm calls in a time appropriate manner

To provide appropriate support to ensure that emergencies are dealt with appropriately and professionally, where necessary providing emergency first aid and liaising with relevant health service professionals

Monitoring Client Health and Wellbeing and ensuring all care notes are completed accurately

Arrange GP appointments at the request of residents

To make appropriate referrals to health care professionals after discussion with line manager

To maintain accurate response records and report appropriately as per company

Guidelines

Personal Care; i.e. assistance with washing, bathing and toileting

Domestic duties; i.e. assisting with shopping, housework and laundry

Food Preparation; i.e. preparing and cooking meals and cleaning prior and after. Ensure food is stored safely following guidelines

Companionship; i.e. social stimulation within clients own homes or accompanying them on visits (i.e. health appointments and social and activity visits)

Informing the office or on call service of concerns, incidents and changes in client health needs

Medication support in line with client care and risk plans

Working in partnership with other staff working in the village, care providers and health professionals and family members

Attending 3 monthly supervisions and staff meetings and annual appraisal. Attend meeting as and when required by the manager in order to support clients', the company, colleagues or own development

Attending annual training, which is provided by our in-house training team

Working Conditions:



To ensure that clients needs are fully met the hours of work are varied and flexible dependent upon the work which is available. Working hours include short domiciliary visits which start from 15 minutes to 12 hours. Where possible a weekly schedule of regular working shifts will be agreed with your line manager.

Qualifications/Experience:



Experience is preferable but not always necessary, as full training will be provided including on-going career development training

To complete Care Certificate Qualification if equivalent qualification or experience not already gained

To work towards a minimum of NVQ2 if equivalent qualification not already gained

Applicants must be able to provide a minimum of three references at least one of which must be professional

Applicants must be able to demonstrate the right to live and work in the UK

All applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS

Day Range - Monday - Friday, alternative Weekends

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 12.65-13.75 per hour

Benefits:

Free parking On-site parking
Physical Setting:

Homecare Retirement village
Shift:

Day shift
Work days:

Monday to Friday Weekends only
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Avonpark

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3119147
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Part Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Bath, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned