Homecare Technician - London
Do you have driving experience and the ability to deliver specialist equipment? Do you pay attention to detail and are able to carry out instructions as required? If so, read on!
Our client is looking for Homecare delivery drivers with good customer service experience. You will work on specialist medical equipment and adaptations to resident's homes and where appropriate demonstrate the proper use ensuring that the equipment is adjusted according to the users need. You will also carry out warehouse and stock management duties as directed including equipment recycling.
Responsibilities are:
To plan daily scheduled work activity, identify timed visits and organise delivery routes.
To pick / test /check /load /equipment and secure the vehicle. To ensure vehicle safety checks and decontamination procedures are carried out and the vehicle is kept in a safe and clean condition in line with company protocol.
To ensure the safe handling and transportation of equipment and tools and report theft, loss or damage of equipment or vehicle to line manager.
To deliver and collect equipment on a daily basis. To assess and fit equipment and adaptation products and demonstrate use in line with agreed protocols.
To assess situations and take action during visits to ensure the client is never at risk and the equipment and adaptation can be safely used. To be aware of potential hazards associated with the use of equipment and take action to minimise these including when necessary the removal of the item of equipment from the home and refer back to the prescriber for further action.
To record and report non-deliveries of adaptation/equipment requests and assess and advise on suitable alternatives.
To undertake training commensurate with the role to ensure competent fitting and assessing skills are maintained.
To maintain a professional and holistic approach when dealing with clinicians and clients. To have good communication and social skills, a flexible approach, combined with a sense of urgency and be presentable as a representative for the At Home service.
To deal with client queries in a prompt, professional and polite manner and where necessary liaise with other involved professionals across social services , PCT and partner agencies.
To assist with general store duties such as equipment cleaning, stock and storage management and stock take as required.
To deliver that you must be able to demonstrate:
- Strong customer focus
- Driving competence (3.5T)
- Positive attitude in all work situations
- Teamwork and flexible approach to duties
- Adaptability to changing work situations
- Ability to work under pressure
- Confidence in communication
- Punctuality and ability to use initiative.
Benefits:
- Temporary on-going position
- 40 hours per week
- £15.00 - £17.03 per hour + holiday pay
- In-house induction and training
- Pension scheme.
- Enhanced DBS certificate (we will process this for you)
If you're passionate about delivering a high-quality delivery and maintenance service, apply today for an immediate interview!
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Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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