Bank Care Assistant

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Care Assistant - Elderly and Young Adults (Edinburgh, Fife, East Lothian, West Lothian, Midloathian) in their Homes Accelerate Support and Care Ltd are now recruiting for Care Assistants for our Edinburgh Service.

Rate: £12 - £14 per hour

About us: Accelerate Support and Care was formed in 2020 during the pandemic because we saw an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of people needing care in their homes.We are looking for Care Assistants who believe in our ethos and values in providing Care at Home services to our clients. Responsibilities: As a care assistant, your responsibilities will vary as the nature of the role and client needs. However, it will mostly consist of:

? Personal care: Assist with personal hygiene, washing assistance with using the toilet, assistance with incontinence inc. pads, commodes and catheter bags

? Support with eating and drinking: Ensuring that clients are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet and the correct quantities, prepared meals look appetizing and make sure the way they eat is appropriate for the client

? Assist with mobility: Use of a hoist or other aides, or assistance in standing and movement.

? Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the clients needs support

? Domestic duties:Emptying bins, light meal prep/warming up food, tidying up kitchen after use

? Record keeping: MAR chart (for medication), log book (recording each visit to communicate to the next carer), care plan updates. Please note: Each client has a person-centred care plan. This will contain everything the client needs and will also outline their individual preferences, likes, dislikes and requirements. This is a live document and will need to be kept updated to ensure that the care and support provided is appropriate and MUST be followed stringently.

? Assist with medication: Completing the MAR chart (Medical Administration Record) the administration of medication as outlined in the care plan and with customer consent

? Maintain professional relationships: clients can only be visited on duty and a carer must be in full uniform, with ID and PPE (personal protection equipment). A carer must not accept any gratuities from the client. Work with Empathy,

Honesty and Integrity:

? Safeguarding: Protect the client from significant harm, abuse or neglect. It is important that all carers follow the company "whistle-blowing" policy to raise any concerns they may have about clients or fellow carers ? Ensure care delivered is person centred

? Give companionship: Simply talking and listening to the client and understanding their like and dislikes and support stimulating activities

? Notice when there is a change and report appropriately - The on-going relationship and communication with the branch is essential. Branches offer full support in any reporting and advice, also including involvement of multi agencies (i.e. social services, police GP etc.)

? Promoting health: Infection prevention, understanding illnesses including dementia and supporting with emergency first aid where necessary Join Accelerate Support and Care today! Job Type: Zero hour Contract Rate: £8.50-15 per hour

Schedule:

? Flexibale

? Areas: Edinburgh, Fife, West Lothian, East Lothian, Midlothian.

? Monday - Sunday (TBC)

Application question(s):

? Do you have basic care experience?

? Are you keen and enthusiastic to learn? Full training will be provided for FREE if you meet the above requirements and pass the PVG checks.

? Sponsorship Opportunity (based on performance)

? Career progression and promotion (based on performance)