Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Barry; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care support service is seeking Care Assistants in the United Kingdom to meet the personal care and support needs of customers. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and mobility. The ideal candidate should be flexible, self-motivated, and sensitive to others' needs. Successful Care Assistants will help promote independence and provide support for customers in various situations, including those who are sick or terminally ill.

Qualifications

• Self motivated and well organized with the ability to use own initiative.
• Caring and sensitive to the needs of others with strong communication skills.
• Flexible and adaptable to different situations.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily needs including dressing, bathing, and mobility.
• Provide care for customers who are sick or terminally ill.
• Encourage independence in customers and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Self motivated

Well organised

Caring

Flexible

Effective communication

Job description

Hours : Flexible

Summary of role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care Assistants is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the customer’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Principal responsibilities

• To assist customers who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• To help customers with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for customers who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To provide care and support for customers who are terminally ill.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• To inspect, launder and mend customers’ clothes.
• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
• To read and write reports and be involved in customers’ reviews and training activities.
• To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
• To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a customer.
• To encourage the independence of customers wherever possible.

Personal attributes

It is considered essential that Care Assistants possess the following qualities :

• Self motivated & well organised.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.