Job Description

Specific Job Role

This is a great opportunity to work with a lovely young gentleman, who has suffered a spinal cord injury and is partially paralysed. The client lives independently in a lovely house in Bricket Wood with the support of a live-in carer. The client has additional carers who attend for moving and handling and any tasks which require two. The carer will also need to drive the client to and from various appointments.

Shift Pattern

With this client, you'll be engaged in a 2-week live-in assignment, succeeded by a 2-week rest period. Following 1-week rest, you have the option to work with another client for 1 week. Alternatively, if eligible, you can be a part of our Standby rota, working conveniently from home. To support your journey, we provide comprehensive training, equipping you to excel in your caregiving role.

While living in with the client you will work set average hours during the day with a protected break. Overnight you will sleep in your own room.

About Paragon Home Healthcare

At Paragon Home Healthcare, we prioritize our staff. We are a professional, innovative, and rewarding team with a primary goal: to enhance the lives of those in need of care through compassionate, consistent, and high-quality home care services. Join our award-winning team, where we offer immediate starts, swift recruitment, paid training, flexible schedules, and regular work. Our staff consistently rates us as a 5-star employer.

What We Offer

• Growth Opportunities: We support your professional development.

• Casual Work Setting: Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere while you work.

• On-the-Job Training: We invest in your skills.

• Safe Work Environments: Your well-being is our priority.

Benefits

• Accommodation Provided: No commuting or bills while on placement.

• Fully Paid and Supportive Training: We invest in your development.

• Competitive Pay Rates: We recognize your hard work.

• Double Pay for Public Holidays: Your dedication is rewarded.

• Two-Weekly Payroll: Consistent and timely payment.

• Regular Work with Advanced Client Schedules: Stability in your work.

• Staff Benefits and Reward Scheme: We appreciate your contributions.

• 24-Hour Support: You're never alone.

• Nurse-Led: Expert guidance.

• Award-Winning Homecare Provider: Join a reputable team.

• Recommended by Our Employees: Our staff are our best advocates.

Job Overview

The Carer (sometimes called a PA) will assist the client with care, daily living and moving and handling needs. The specific duties will be outlined in the Client's care plan and daily activities on our electronic visit system and will include assistance with washing and dressing (personal care), spinal injury toileting, mobility support (moving and handling), preparing fresh nutritious meal and more. Full training and support to deliver the care required will be provided.

Responsibilities:

• Observe and record client's health status.

• Assist clients with activities of daily living.

• Provide childcare services to children and elderly. Monitor and ensure the safety of the client.

• Maintain client confidentiality.

• Notify clients of changes in medications.

• Arrange for transportation for appointments for the client.

Requirements to work with us

• Complete our online Application form

• Right to work in the UK

• An enhanced (DBS) check or online sign up

• References

Paragon Home Healthcare is a client-focused and ethical care organisation that prides itself on providing exceptional quality of care and valuing and supporting staff

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £135.25 per day

Benefits:

• Casual dress

• Company pension

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee discount

• Free flu jabs

• Health & wellbeing programme

• Referral programme

Supplemental pay types:

• Loyalty bonus

Job Details