About Vim Care
Vim Care Limited is a reputable and CQC registered provider of home care, supported living, and respite health care services. Our mission is to collaborate with communities in enhancing the quality of care and support provided to the residents we serve. We are committed to delivering exceptional care services that promote independence, dignity, and overall well-being for individuals in need. We take pride in our dedicated team of trained professionals who are passionate about making a positive difference in the lives of individuals requiring support in their own homes or within supported living facilities. With our extensive experience and unwavering commitment, we strive to provide the highest standards of care and support.

Key Responsibility
This role offers comprehensive care, including:
Personal assistance
Medication management
Mobility support
Meal preparation, and house chores, alongside companionship
Health monitoring, appointment assistance, safety, and independence promotion.

Skills:

1. Compassion and Empathy: Demonstrates genuine care and the ability to understand and empathise with the challenges and needs of individuals under their care.
2. Communication: Possesses excellent verbal and non-verbal communication skills to effectively interact with service users, their families, and colleagues.
3. Patience: Exhibits patience in providing care at the service user’s pace and remains calm when dealing with service users with cognitive impairments or challenging behaviours.
4. Observation: Shows strong observation skills to identify changes in service users’ health, behaviour, or needs and accurately report them.
5. Problem-Solving: Demonstrates quick thinking and the ability to find solutions to unexpected situations or challenges that may arise during their duties.
6. Adaptability: Displays flexibility to adapt to changing situations, routines, and the preferences of service users.
7. Time Management: Possesses effective time management skills to complete tasks within allocated timeframes while ensuring the delivery of quality care.

Experience:

1. Personal Care Experience: Prior experience in providing personal care, including grooming, bathing, toileting, and mobility assistance, is highly valuable.
2. Elderly Care Experience: Experience in caring for elderly individuals, understanding their unique needs, and promoting their overall well-being.
3. Specialised Care Experience: Previous exposure to specific conditions such as dementia, disabilities, or chronic illnesses, accompanied by knowledge of appropriate care practices.
4. Medication Management: Familiarity with medication administration and management procedures.
5. Household Management: Experience in household chores, including cleaning, cooking, and laundry.

Qualifications:

1. Care Qualifications: Possession of a Care Certificate is a requirement. A candidate with a diploma in Health and Social Care is advantageous.
2. Basic Literacy and Numeracy: Holds GCSEs in English and Maths or equivalent. Demonstrates adequate literacy and numeracy skills for accurate record-keeping, understanding care plans, and managing medication dosages.
3. DBS Check: Has a valid Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to ensure eligibility to work with vulnerable individuals.

Training and Certification:

1. First Aid Certification: Possessing basic first aid knowledge and certification is beneficial for responding to emergencies.
2. Manual Handling Training: Completion of training in manual handling techniques to ensure safe movement and transfer of service users.
3. Food Hygiene Certificate: If involved in meal preparation, holds a food hygiene certificate to ensure compliance with food safety standards.