Carer (Nights/Days) - Hurlingham (Zero Hour Contract) at KYN

Fulham, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

26 Apr, 26

Salary

14.22

Posted On

26 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Patient, Team Player, Attention To Detail, Compassionate, Empathetic, Kind, Caring, Flexibility, Communication, Problem Solving, Infection Control, Personal Care, Medical Duties, Recreational Activities, Health And Safety, Confidentiality

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Carer (Nights/Days) – Zero Hour Contract £14.22 per hour KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD About KYN KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices. KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home which opened in 2024. It’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London. We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality. About the opportunity As a BANK Household Carer (Nights/Days), you will be responsible for: To support the Nurse and Household Care Lead in delivering the highest standards of person-centred care to individuals who call a KYN residence their home whilst preserving their dignity, respect, and wellbeing To understand personal care planning and taking responsibility for all aspects of care e.g. infection control, moving and handling training To ensure the highest standard of individualised person-centred care and attention is given to residents in the home To ensure residents are treated with dignity, privacy, and respect at all times To promote residents’ independence and respect their choices and preferences as reflected in their care plan and through daily conversations To assist residents with their personal care for example, washing, dressing and assistance to use the toilet according to their individual abilities and care needs To undertake minor medical duties which may include oral care, skin care (application of topical creams), catheter care and end of life care To ensure along with your team that our residents’ medical, physical, social, and emotional needs are met Use of medical equipment, including hoists, commodes, profiling beds and slide sheets To create a nurturing environment where our residents and their family members feel loved, happy, safe, and secure To ensure residents participate in any decisions about their care to promote an exceptional quality of life in a nurturing and beautiful environment To understand personal care planning, including signs and symptoms of infections; how to assist with incontinence; awareness and reporting of swallowing difficulties To support residents at mealtimes; particularly those who require assistance To encourage residents to participate in recreational activities and help provide physical and mental stimulation To help, support and develop new and less experienced Household Carers To attend clinical supervision sessions as arranged by the relevant Registered Nurse To maintain the confidentiality of information regarding residents, visitors, and team members To attend and actively participate in team meetings To issue a daily report to the person in charge at the end of each shift concerning the care delivered to your designated residents, noting any changes To promptly communicate any concerns that have been raised whilst working with the residents to the appropriate member of the senior team To provide a ‘warm welcome’ to all new residents, new team members and all visitors and to familiarise them with the home To take responsibility for all aspects of care e.g., infection control, moving and handling training To be responsible for the Health and Safety of self, other team members, residents and visitors under the Health and Safety regulations To promptly report any hazards or potential hazards to the person in charge or take other appropriate actions within the remit of your training and knowledge To attend all statutory training sessions and any other relevant training sessions To adhere to all KYN’s policies and procedures About you You will have experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting You will ideally have NVQ/QCF Diploma Level2/3 in Health and Social Care You will be patient with the ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy You will be an effective team player who builds professional and trusting relationships with every member of the team, ensuring they feel valued You will have excellent attention to detail and an ability to anticipate problems before they arise You will have the ability to resolve complaints and investigate and manage incidents effectively and efficiently You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual You will have the flexibility to meet work requirements About our commitment to you Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology Custom-made uniform provided Company contributory pension scheme To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit www.kyn.co.uk/careers KYN is an equal opportunities employer. To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check. To view our Privacy Policy, please visit https://www.kyn.co.uk/privacy-notice1

Responsibilities

As a BANK Household Carer, you will support the Nurse and Household Care Lead in delivering person-centred care while ensuring residents' dignity and wellbeing. You will assist residents with personal care, promote their independence, and create a nurturing environment.