What is a live-in care assistant's job like?

As a Rachen Healthcare Carer you will live in the home of your client or visit regularly as a visiting care assistant, helping to deliver a person-centred care plan to enable them to live as independently as possible.

Our unique training programme will provide you with the skills and expertise to provide medication management, mobility support, including the use of lifting equipment, personal care and companionship.

You will also be required to undertake light housekeeping duties to include the planning and preparation of meals so, some basic cooking skills are essential. Some of our clients also have pets  you may help care for too but this will be discussed and agreed in advance of your placement.

What is homecare assistant/Carer job like?

Working as a home care assistant, you will be visiting people in their own homes on a regular basis providing flexible, person-centred care.

Your role as a visiting home care assistant will be varied according to your client but will include:-

Personal care, such as using the toilet, washing and dressing.

Eating and drinking.

Support with mobility.

Administering or assisting with medication or medical care.

Support with household duties.

Support with running errands or shopping.

Meal preparation.

Companionship.

Emotional support

What do we look for in a care assistant?

Rachen Healthcare Care we aim to bespoke care services, It is essential that our carers provide excellent care to ensure top quality consistency. We will give you all the training that you need, all we ask is that you are:

Patient and compassionate

Reliable and respectful

Punctual and proactive

A good listener

Trustworthy

Intuitive

All our carers are required to have the right to work in the UK and ideally hold a full UK driving licence. 

BENEFITS 

*A steady stream of live-in or visiting care clients, offering competitive pay rates 

*The choice of when to work with various assignment locations and lengths

*Free room and board whilst you are on an assignment

*Travel expenses associated with travelling to and from assignments

*Professional and friendly support from our dedicated care management team.

*A reward scheme; for every new carer you recommend to Rachen Healthcare.