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Morning carers required

Nexus Care Services
Pay £12.00–£25.50 per hour
Location B74 Birmingham
Contract time Full time, part time

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About Nexus Care Services

Nexus Care Services provide at-home care services.

Job description from Nexus Care Services

Nexus Care Services is a leading provider of exceptional carers to Sutton Coldfield and the surrounding areas.

As a Morning Carer at Nexus Care Services, you will play a crucial role in providing essential support and assistance to our clients during the early hours of the day (7am until 12pm) You will have the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of those in need while working in a friendly and supportive environment.

Responsibilities
  • Assisting clients with personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Administering medications and ensuring clients take prescribed doses on time.
  • Preparing and serving nutritious breakfasts according to dietary requirements.
  • Assisting with light household chores, such as tidying up and laundry.
  • Providing companionship and engaging in meaningful conversations with clients.
  • Assisting with mobility and accompanying clients to medical appointments or social outings.
  • Documenting client care activities accurately and maintaining clear and concise records.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in a similar role is preferred, but not essential.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to demonstrate empathy and compassion towards others.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Reliable transportation to travel between client locations.
  • Flexibility to work mornings, including weekends and public holidays as needed.
  • Completion of relevant certification or training in healthcare or caregiving is advantageous.

Benefits

  • Training & Development opportunities
  • Premium pay rates of £12.00 - £25.50ph. Earn £12.00ph for week days, £12.50ph for weekend work & £12.75ph (anytime) for double up/complex calls.
  • Weekly pay.
  • DOUBLE PAY on all bank holidays.
  • Paid travel time/fuel contribution.
  • Paid shadowing and training
  • ‘Locked Hours’ Opportunities
  • £100 refer a friend scheme.
  • Paid Holiday and enrolment to company pension scheme.
  • Four free Uniforms on induction. (full time)
  • 24/7 on-call access for assistance

Job insights from Breakroom

Care workers and assistants

Care workers and assistants help support people in their daily lives to live as independently as possible

What you’ll do as a care worker/assistant:

  • Help with social or physical activities
  • Household tasks, like cleaning and washing
  • Support by preparing food, and providing help with eating and other tasks like bathing and getting dressed
  • Check and monitor health and help with medication

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Helping with personal care
  • Physical activity
  • Emotionally demanding duties
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Night work
  • Long hours
  • Anti-social hours
  • Cleaning
  • Working alone

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What Nexus Care Services employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Helping others

    Worst thing

    Constant changes on rota ,lack of travel time

    1.2

    Nexus Care Services Senior carer, May 2024

  • Best thing

    Look after people

    Worst thing

    When they pass away

    8.0

    Nexus Care Services Care Assistant, October 2020

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