At Braeburn Care we are looking for individuals with commitment and
compassion to join our exciting new and expanding team. We provide
care and support services across Kent & East Sussex areas and are
looking for live-in care professionals based in these localities. You
will provide assistance and support to individuals who require help
with daily activities and aim to improve their quality of life by
promoting independence, dignity, and wellbeing.
About Braeburn Care
Relaunched in 2024, we provide care at home services across Kent and
East Sussex, offering a complete support service, tailored to
individual needs.
Braeburn Care is committed to supporting independence by providing
the high-quality care individuals require to remain safely at home,
providing service with compassion.
Whether customers require either short-term or longer term personal
care, companionship, overnight, daily or weekly visits, emergency or
respite care or 24 hour live-in care, Braeburn Care provide a complete
care solution to meet individual needs.
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive rates of pay
- Funded DBS
- An open, friendly and transparent working environment
- Recognition and refer a friend schemes
- Career Development with opportunities for personal development and
progression, offering a pathway to gain further qualifications in
Health and Social Care including areas of specialist needs
Your key responsibilities will be:
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Personal Care: Assist customers with personal
hygiene tasks such as bathing, grooming, dressing, toileting, and mobility.
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Medication Assistance: Administer medications
according to prescribed schedules and ensure customers adhere to
their medication regimens.
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Health Monitoring: Monitor customers' health
conditions, vital signs, and symptoms, and report any changes to
healthcare professionals or supervisors.
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Meal Preparation: Plan and prepare nutritious meals
based on customers' dietary needs and preferences. Assist with
feeding if necessary.
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Household Tasks: Perform light housekeeping duties
such as cleaning, laundry, and tidying to maintain a safe and
comfortable environment for customers.
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Emotional
Support: Provide companionship and emotional
support to customers by engaging in conversations, recreational
activities, and social outings.
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Transportation: Escort customers to appointments,
errands, or recreational activities as needed, ensuring their safety
and comfort during travel.
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Documentation: Maintain accurate records of care
provided, including daily activities, observations, and any
significant incidents or changes in customers' conditions.
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Collaboration: Coordinate care services with other
healthcare professionals, family members, and support networks to
ensure holistic and comprehensive care for customers.
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Safety and Risk Management: Identify and address
potential hazards in the environment to prevent accidents or
injuries. Follow safety protocols and procedures at all times.
What skills will you have?
- Compassion, empathy, and patience in dealing with customers
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact
effectively with customers, families, and colleagues.
- Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and adapt to
changing situations.
- Physical stamina and dexterity to assist clients with mobility and
perform tasks that may require bending, lifting, or standing for
extended periods.
- Knowledge of basic first aid, infection control practices, and
emergency procedures.
- Valid driver's license and clean driving record