Health Care Assistant (Domiciliary) – £12.82/hr – UK Visa Sponsorship
Job Title: Health Care Assistant (Domiciliary)
Employer: Crystal Caring Ltd
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Location: Swindon
Salary/Rate: £12.82/hr
UK Visa Sponsorship: Available
Description
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- Provide person-centred care to clients in their own homes.
- Support elderly people, people with disabilities, and clients requiring dementia/Alzheimer’s, hospice or behavioural care.
- Assist with daily activities, including:
- Personal hygiene
- Dressing
- Mobility
- Administer medication according to prescribed procedures.
- Prepare nutritious meals based on clients’ dietary requirements.
- Perform light housekeeping to maintain a safe and clean environment.
- Provide companionship and emotional support.
- Drive clients to appointments or social activities when required.
- Monitor clients’ health and report concerns to healthcare professionals.
- Support appropriate physical activities/exercises to maintain mobility and wellbeing.
- Respond appropriately to emergencies and provide basic first aid where required.
Requirements
- At least 1 year of domiciliary-care experience — required.
- Previous experience in home care, nursing homes or assisted living is desirable.
- Knowledge of:
- Patient care
- Dementia and Alzheimer’s care
- Hospice care
- Elderly/senior care
- Valid driving licence — required.
- Access to a vehicle — required/asked as an application question.
- Ability to drive safely between different client locations.
- Strong caregiving skills and a compassionate attitude.
- Ability to support clients of different ages, including children and elderly people.
- Good communication skills.
- Ability to manage behavioural challenges.
- Good organisational skills, particularly for medication and care documentation.
- Flexibility to work varied hours according to client needs.
- English language — required.
- First Aid/Basic Life Support certification is advantageous.
Benefits
- £12.82 per hour.
- Permanent, full-time employment.
- UK visa sponsorship explicitly listed.
- Free parking.
- On-site parking.
- Opportunity to work in domiciliary/home-based care.
- Opportunity to support clients with a wide range of care needs.
- Opportunity to develop experience in specialised areas such as dementia, Alzheimer’s, hospice and behavioural care.
How to Apply;
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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