FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Evening Caregiver
Responsible to: Registered Manager
Location: Harrogate, Wetherby and Ripon Area
Company: Visiting Angels North Yorkshire and West

ABOUT US:

If you want an evening caregiver job in Harrogate you will find no better place to work than Visiting Angels.
We believe in consistency of care and ensure that each of our caregivers goes through the ‘Angel Academy’ so they feel completely confident they have all of the skills necessary to be a wonderful caregiver.
We value our caregivers and consistently look to them to see how we can continue to improve, because we understand how important they are to our success. Visiting Angels is different in that our clients choose their caregivers and so allows us to build long-lasting relationships.
We know you are being entrusted with the care of families’ loved ones and do not believe this is a job that should be worked for minimum wage. Instead, we show how much our caregivers mean to us and the families of our clients by providing industry-leading pay. We also offer opportunities for career progression through training for further qualifications.

EXPERIENCE / KNOWLEDGE

• Experience in adult residential services / care
• An understanding of the Care Act, CQC’s Essential Standards and other relevant standards
• An understanding of the uniqueness of providing a tailored home care service
• An understanding of health and safety and data protections requirements and legislation

REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in senior care, assisted living, or hospice care is preferred but not essential.
• Knowledge of medication administration and first aid practices is advantageous.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build rapport with clients and their families.
• Empathy, patience, and a genuine desire to help others are crucial traits for this role.
• Ability to follow care plans meticulously while being flexible to adapt to changing client needs.
• Must be physically capable of assisting clients with mobility and personal care tasks.
• A valid driver’s license may be required depending on the location of service provision.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Honest, trustworthy and reliable
• Acts in an open and transparent manner
• High-level of diligence in respect of record-keeping
• A ‘can do’ approach and committed to improving the quality of care
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills to support the delivery of care
• Ability to form relationships with ease both with Clients and Visiting Angels employees
• Experience of organising staff rotas
• Analytical approach to evaluating service delivery and providing intervention where necessary
• Quick-thinking and able to respond to changes day-to-day in relation to care and support needs
• Able to priorities workload to meet unexpected emergencies
• Able to take ownership for the effective delivery of all care plans
• Able to form working relationships with ease and work positively with the management team to maximise service delivery
• Exercises compliance to various requirements
• Committed to safeguarding and demonstrates confidence to speak up
• Ability to work without direct supervision
• Keen to strive towards opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Able to demonstrate a responsibility to minimising legal risks by ensuring policies/procedures and all legislative and registration requirements are adhered to

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• To provide high quality home care services that support the rights of Clients to live the lives they choose as far as they are able.
• Responsible for the continuity of care for Clients, ensuring all visits are one time and to the highest quality.

MAIN DUTIES

• Providing companionship and building relationships
• Assisting with personal care (showering, bathing, toileting)
• Aiding with mobility around the home and outings
• Administering medication
• Light housework and food shopping
• Develop and follow care plans tailored to each client’s needs, ensuring that all aspects of their care are addressed.
• Assist with mobility and physical exercises as directed by healthcare professionals.
• Respond promptly to client needs and emergencies, employing first aid techniques when required.
• Document daily activities and any changes in client condition accurately.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES

• Positive working relationship with management team, Caregivers, clients and any other persons involved in the care and support of an individual
• Attend Staff Meetings as scheduled, as and when required.
• Support the effective resolution of team conflicts.
• Support a work atmosphere which promotes a high quality of work life.
• Support and maintain a culture of performance and excellence.