Job Detail

GenerixCare is an independent home care provider operating in towns and villages in the Herts & Beds counties. We have a simple mission: we want to help people do more, feel better and enjoy life!

As we live longer and often have increasingly complex health and social care needs, we often find we need an extra pair of hands to support our parents, relatives and neighbours.

We provide that extra pair of hands that you and/or your loved ones need at home to help you and your loved ones do more, feel better and enjoy life!

We offer a range of home care and support packages which vary according to client needs including light housekeeping and domestic cleaning packages; personal care and social support; intensive home care and social support for clients with long-term conditions and those with palliative care needs.

We are registered with the Care Quality Commission (CQC), the national regulator of health and social care services in England. We are also members of the UK Home Care Association (UKHCA) and the Hertfordshire Care Provider Association (HCPA).

A Healthcare Assistant at GenerixCare is not just a job, it's a career opportunity that can start your exciting journey within healthcare. Our HCA's receive training and development opportunities. Our Healthcare Assistants also receive the following benefits: 

• 20 days holiday pro-rata
• Staff Uniform
• Intensive Induction to help you settle in your new role - Online and practical training is provided 
• Training costs are paid for
• Enhanced pay on bank holidays
• Sponsorship for candidates within the UK
• A supportive team dedicated to our healthcare assistants
• Career development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee of the Month Scheme

Responsibilities and tasks include but not limited to the following:

• Providing personal care in all areas (training provided where required) e.g., Bathing, toileting, eye drops, administrating medication, helping with dressing/undressing etc.
• Providing support where an individual is emotionally frail, depressed, bereaved or experiencing behavioural issues. 
• Taking individuals to appointments, shopping, to visit relatives and any other social outing or activity requested. 
• Help them maintain their independence, dignity and self esteem
• Respect all cultures and beliefs expressed by the individual
• Provide a sensitive, professional and flexible service on a one-to-one basis 
• Able to work Monday to Sunday with flexible shifts

Qualifications

Essential

• GCSE English and Maths

Desirable

• Level 2 Health and Social care (or equivalent)

Experience

Essential

• Experience of working with people/public
• Experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Experience of care and support work
• Experience of supporting people with needs such as dementia, learning disabilities, older people

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Caring and compassionate
• Warm and friendly
• Non-judgemental
• Resilient with a proactive and positive outlook

Special Requirements

Essential

• Prepared to work weekday and/or weekend shifts between the hours of 7am till 2pm and/or 4pm to 10pm
• Must have a driver’s license and be able to drive to work