Carer - Days

Job summary

Household Carer (Days) – Permanent Contract

40.15 hours per week

KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home which opened in 2024. It’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London.

We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

About the opportunity

As a Household Carer (Days), you will be responsible for:

• To support the Nurse and Household Care Lead in delivering the highest standards of person-centred care to individuals who call a KYN residence their home whilst preserving their dignity, respect, and wellbeing
• To understand personal care planning and taking responsibility for all aspects of care e.g. infection control, moving and handling training
• To ensure the highest standard of individualised person-centred care and attention is given to residents in the home
• To ensure residents are treated with dignity, privacy, and respect at all times
• To promote residents’ independence and respect their choices and preferences as reflected in their care plan and through daily conversations
• To assist residents with their personal care for example, washing, dressing and assistance to use the toilet according to their individual abilities and care needs
• To undertake minor medical duties which may include oral care, skin care (application of topical creams), catheter care and end of life care
• To ensure along with your team that our residents’ medical, physical, social, and emotional needs are met
• Use of medical equipment, including hoists, commodes, profiling beds and slide sheets
• To create a nurturing environment where our residents and their family members feel loved, happy, safe, and secure
• To ensure residents participate in any decisions about their care to promote an exceptional quality of life in a nurturing and beautiful environment
• To understand personal care planning, including signs and symptoms of infections; how to assist with incontinence; awareness and reporting of swallowing difficulties
• To support residents at mealtimes; particularly those who require assistance
• To encourage residents to participate in recreational activities and help provide physical and mental stimulation
• To help, support and develop new and less experienced Household Carers
• To attend clinical supervision sessions as arranged by the relevant Registered Nurse
• To maintain the confidentiality of information regarding residents, visitors, and team members
• To attend and actively participate in team meetings
• To issue a daily report to the person in charge at the end of each shift concerning the care delivered to your designated residents, noting any changes
• To promptly communicate any concerns that have been raised whilst working with the residents to the appropriate member of the senior team
• To provide a ‘warm welcome’ to all new residents, new team members and all visitors and to familiarise them with the home
• To take responsibility for all aspects of care e.g., infection control, moving and handling training
• To be responsible for the Health and Safety of self, other team members, residents and visitors under the Health and Safety regulations
• To promptly report any hazards or potential hazards to the person in charge or take other appropriate actions within the remit of your training and knowledge
• To attend all statutory training sessions and any other relevant training sessions
• To adhere to all KYN’s policies and procedures

About you

• You will have experience of working in a Health and Social Care setting
• You will ideally have NVQ/QCF Diploma Level2/3 in Health and Social Care
• You will be patient with the ability to deal with difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
• You will be an effective team player who builds professional and trusting relationships with every member of the team, ensuring they feel valued
• You will have excellent attention to detail and an ability to anticipate problems before they arise
• You will have the ability to resolve complaints and investigate and manage incidents effectively and efficiently
• You will be a compassionate, empathetic, kind, and caring individual
• You will have the flexibility to meet work requirements

About our commitment to you

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 33 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Complimentary meals, hot drinks, and snacks throughout your shift
• Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
• And much more……

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.