Total 2 job vacancies by Gain Care Ltd - Derby

Job Summary:
To provide high-quality person-centred care to clients in their own homes, to encourage and assist them to live as independent a lifestyle as clients can. Ensure that we remain supportive and sensitive when delivering care and always treating clients with respect and dignity and ensure that clients are aware of their rights, choices, and options available to them. Tasks will vary from each client to the next as Caregivers will be following a person-centred care plan designed solely for the client.

Main Responsibilities
• To undertake all duties that are outlined in the client’s care plan.
• To maintain good communication and develop good working relationships.
• To adhere to Gain Care Limited Policies and Procedures.
• To travel to each client’s house as directed.
• To carry out personal care duties and caring tasks that are not the responsibility of a Nurse, but which could normally be expected to be undertaken by a member of the family.
• To encourage and motivate clients to maintain their independence within their limitations.
• To report to the Registered Manager on the condition of the client particularly any significant changes in the client’s behaviour needs or circumstances.
• To encourage to use special equipment provided and to assist clients, if authorised by the Registered Manager with the use of artificial limbs.
• To contact a Doctor, Emergency Services or make appointments with the client’s consent.
• To participate in the Departmental Code of Practice in relation to the administration of medication.
• To prepare and cook meals in the client’s home.
• To assist in the cleaning of the client’s home when required.
• To undertake domestic tasks to maintain a good quality of life which the client cannot carry out.
• To complete all administrative documents accurately.
• To attend meetings and report if necessary, on the condition of clients.
• To be able to work in a way that promotes the safety and well being of the vulnerable clients we look after.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Willing to work towards Care Certificate 1 within the first 12 weeks of starting work.
Willing to work towards Care Certificate Level 2
Achieved Care Certificate Level 1 in Health and Social Care
Specialist Care Training

Experience

Understanding of Health and Social Care and be willing to learn
Experience of working in care industry at least 6 months or more.
Experience of care looking after friends/family/neighbours
Working knowledge of the Domiciliary Care industry and Surrounding regulations and legislation including Safeguarding of Vulnerable Adults, Mental Capacity Act 2005,
Understanding of Regulatory Body functions and requirements

Skills/Attributes

Able to understand and cope with emergency situations.
Be open minded.
Excellent communication skills
Able to cope with change.
Able to cope under pressure.
Good Organisational skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Have a caring, kind nature and being able to show empathy.
Good Listener and Trustworthy
Respectful, Good time keeping.
Commitment to own career and personal development.
Car Drivers to provide copy of full driver’s licence(s) and insurance documentation.

Additional Requirements
The work we do is regulated activity therefore job offer is subject to relevant checks including an Enhanced DBS.

JOB SUMMARY
To lead the care team during any span of duty, ensuring that a safe, effective and efficient care service is provided which meets the needs of clients and all other agencies GAIN CARE LIMITED work with. To provide care to clients in accordance with their assessed needs.

Overall responsibilities:
• To provide leadership and support for care staff and act as a champion for clients’ safety and dignity
• To maintain skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice evidence available.
• To ensure the ongoing safety of clients, staff, and other agencies GAIN Care Limited work with through systematic assessment, monitoring, and reviewing processes.
•To ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.
• To act as a role model in care delivery.

Person Specification

Education/qualifications
• NVQ Level 3
• Evidence of personal and professional development.

Experience
• Experience of working with older people
• Knowledge and use of clinical assessment tools
• Experience of leading a shift
• Experience of working in the home care environment
• Experience of working with individuals with dementia

Skills/abilities
• Good organisational skills
• Good supervisory skills
• Good communication skills both written and verbal
• Ability to contribute to, monitor and implement changes that improvement service delivery and outcomes for clients
• Ability to plan allocate and delegate work appropriately
• IT literate

Personal Qualities
• Ability to be flexible with regard to working hours
• Builds effective and credible relationships both internally and externally
• Works collaboratively with others sharing ideas and information at all times
• Effectively builds trust with a consistent approach between actions and words
• Has the ability to raise standards through innovation and new ideas
• Will take responsibility for issues and resolve them.
• Able to cope in difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• Ability to build rapport and positively influence others
• Ability to inspire professionalism
• Ability to drive