1-2-1 Homecare Worker / Healthcare Assistant (Dementia) – Stoke-on-Trent – Full Time - Day Shift Role.

ABOUT US:

Teasdale Healthcare are a leading provider of compassionate, specialised support for clients living in their own homes with Dementia. We are committed to enhance the quality of life of the individuals we support, and assist them to navigate the unique daily challenges that living with Dementia brings, whilst providing highly personalised, bespoke care with support in creating our care services to promote comfort, dignity and a sense of wellbeing.

QUALIFICATIONS:

· Previous experience working in a care setting with Clients with Dementia is essential for this role
· Previous care experience, in home care is required
* Pervious experience in caring for someone with Dementia is required
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Patience, empathy and an understanding for those living with the challenges of Dementia in their own homes
· Own car with full UK driving licence
· We are ideally looking for candidates who hold a Level 2 Diploma/NVQ/QCF in Health and Social Care for the role
This role is a full time role, with a permanent, full time Contract of Employment, any candidate who applies, must be able to work the hours, and shift pattern listed above. The position is working on-site in our Client’s home, and all staff have to remain on shift for the full 12 hour shift, breaks are taken on-site for the Client’s safety.

ROLE OVERVIEW:

We are recruiting for a Care Worker / Healthcare Worker to work on a 1-2-1 basis supporting an individual with Dementia in their own home. This role is specifically DAY shifts. All applicants need to poses a full UK Driving Licence, and have their own car for work. We will not accept or proceed with any applications from any candidates whom need a visa or need a visa sponsorship to work more than 20 hours per week, as this role is a full time, permanent, contracted role.
Shift Pattern:

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

· To support our Client to live as independently and safely possible in their own home, providing personalised care and support, which focuses at all times on the Client’s unique needs and preferences.
· Support with personal care, showering, toileting needs, dressing and undressing, incontinence care, medication administration, hair care, oral care etc
· To prepare home cooked meals, throughout the day, and work with the Client so they support and are engaged in cooking also, to encourage independence
· Carry out weekly baking activities with the Client, making items such as cakes, biscuits etc
· Create and maintain a safe environment at all times
· To ensure that at all times, safe transfers are carried out, and the Client’s fluctuating mobility is at the forefront of all moving and handling carried out throughout the day, with the equipment in place used where required
· Engage in activities and conversation topics to stimulate cognitive function, promote wellbeing and support with dementia related activities.
· Provide the highest standards of companionship throughout the day
· Monitor and document all matters relating to the Client at all times, including changes in behaviour, health, cognitive functions
· Support the Client, with a second Care Worker, to access the community, for day trips, outings, visiting favourite places and other locations of importance and choice.
* Carrying out activities, arts and crafts, dementia activities and baking with the Client
* Detailed support to encourage, prompt and promote independence with all activities of daily living.