Home Care Company in Essex are looking for domiciliary/home carers for elderly or disabled clients in and around Redbridge.

Driving licence preferred but not essential.

Some of the clients in the area are in need of carers that speak either Hindi, Punjabi or Urdu.

Will consider applicants that can work full or part time

* To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses, and disabilities

* To know and understand the care and support of the Client

* To undertake the tasks detailed in the Client's care and support plan using a person-centred approach and in the least intrusive way

* To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client and not foster dependent behaviour

* To provide input into the care and support plans of Clients by regularly feeding back to the Field Care Supervisor

* To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night

* To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower

* To assist Clients to dress and undress

* To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails

* To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene

* To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment

* To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client's choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements

* To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management

* To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly

* To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Client

* To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Clients

* To provide companionship to the Client, actively talking and listening to them about their interests

* To help the Client to maintain contact with their family and friends

* To accompany the Client on trips into the community

* To assist the Client to manage their personal affairs

* To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Client, whilst respecting the Client's choice and rights