Introduction

Thanet Lifestyle Care Ltd is looking to recruit an Adult Care Worker apprentice to provide a variety of non-medical services that allow clients to remain in their own homes and to enhance the quality of their life. To help clients and their families meet the challenges of ageing with dignity, pride, care and compassion.

About the Employer

Since Home Instead’s formation in 1994, our aim has always been to enhance the lives of ageing adults and their families by delivering the best quality home care possible

The company has since grown to become the world’s largest global home care network, supporting over 100,000 seniors. We’re committed to creating a world in which we’re all happy to grow older, and our approach of personalised Care Professional and client matching is helping us do just that. In 2021, we were acquired by Honor.

What You'll Do

Primary Responsibilities

Reflect the core values of Home Instead franchise
Contribute to a positive living environment to enhance a client’s quality of life
Document daily activities and report any significant changes in a client’s needs or living conditions
Maintain regular communication with line manager and office staff

Companionship Services which could include, but are not limited to:

Offer companionship and conversation
Monitor diet and eating
Stimulate and encourage through a variety of activities (for example clothing selection, hobbies and crafts)
Arrange and provide reminders for appointments, activities and outings
Help with travel arrangements
Organise mail and write letters
Assist with walking (lending an arm to steady)
Accompany to appointments and social events (for example, visiting friends or family, lunch, club meetings)

Home Help Services which could include, but are not limited to:

Run errands / collect prescriptions etc
Performing light housekeeping tasks (dusting, vacuuming, making beds, changing linens, cleaning bathrooms, kitchens, washing and ironing, taking out rubbish, caring for houseplants etc.)
Organise and tidy cupboards and check food expiry dates
Plan, prepare and tidy away meals
Answer the door
Assist with pet care
Supervise home maintenance
Help with shopping and oversee home deliveries

Personal Care Services which could include, but are not limited to:

Provide medication reminders
Help with bathing, dressing and grooming
Help with continence care
Assist with eating and drinking

Care Professional Job Description 240321

Provide Dementia / Alzheimer care
Provide respite / convalescence care
Assist with morning/wake up and or evening/tuck in

Secondary Responsibilities

Participate in company-sponsored training and social events, including Care Professional meetings
Report hours according to office policy & communicate changes in availability in a timely manner
Participate in PEAQ engagement Survey
Document client information in Client and Life Journal
May require you to run errands and provide incidental transportation for a client using your vehicle or a client’s vehicle
Perform other reasonable duties as assigned

Training Outcome

Once you have completed your Level 2 Adult Care Worker, you can progress onto Level 3 Lead Adult Care Worker, where you are able to manage a team.

Skills Required

Communication skills
Attention to detail
Organisation skills
Customer care skills
Problem solving skills
Initiative
Non judgemental
Patience
Physical fitness

Qualifications

Desired - GCSE - English - 4 - 9
Desired - GCSE - Maths - 4 - 9

Course Information

Course: Adult care worker (level 2)

Level: 2

Route: Care services

Apprenticeship Level: Intermediate

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Monday to Friday and weekends are available as well. Maximum of 16–30 hours per week. Times to be confirmed.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 1 Month

Number of Positions Available: 3

Training Provider: 3 SPIRIT ENTERPRISE UK LIMITED

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