Care Assistant

Home Instead, Inc.; Chester; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Home Instead, Inc. in Chester is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join our team. You will provide essential home care, helping clients maintain independence and quality of life with a focus on companionship.

Join a supportive environment with full training and DBS clearance. We welcome applicants new to care who show the right attitude and dedication to meaningful, person-centered care.

Qualifications

• Strong empathy and patient manner for diverse client needs.
• Clear, respectful communication with clients and families.
• Reliable and punctual with a professional approach.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and daily living assistance to clients.
• Assist with mobility, safety, and comfort in the home environment.
• Maintain records and coordinate with care team to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Excellent communication

Reliability

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 13.75 - GBP 14.5 - hourly

Company Description

Home Instead has won multiple awards over the years and have built an excellent reputation in the local area for truly first-class care. This home care service with the personal touch is different to any other care organisation in the area, providing a minimum of 1-hour home visits to a predominantly private client base, but the focus being on companionship and loneliness prevention.

Job Description

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team in Chester. If you have a kind heart and a genuine desire to make a meaningful difference to people's lives, we would love to hear from you. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a supportive environment where you will provide essential care and assistance to our clients, helping them maintain their independence and quality of life.

• Provide personal care support to clients, including assistance with daily living activities such as washing, dressing, and grooming - Support clients with mobility and movement, ensuring their safety and comfort at all times - Prepare and serve meals, taking into account dietary requirements and preferences
• Maintain a clean and safe environment within clients' homes, including light housekeeping duties - Assist with medication reminders and ensure clients take prescribed medications as directed - Build positive and professional relationships with clients, offering emotional support and companionship - Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and the wider care team to ensure continuity of care
• Maintain detailed and accurate records of care provided and report any concerns or changes in client wellbeing - Respect client confidentiality and uphold their dignity and independence at all times - Undertake training and induction programmes to develop your knowledge and skills - Respond flexibly to changing client needs and work collaboratively with colleagues to deliver person-centred care

Qualifications

• A genuine passion for caring and supporting others, with a kind and compassionate approach - Excellent people skills, with the ability to communicate warmly and respectfully with clients from diverse backgrounds - Reliability and trustworthiness; you will be punctual and dependable in all aspects of your role - Strong attention to detail and organisational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively
• Physical capability to assist clients with mobility and personal care tasks - Patience, tolerance, and resilience when working with vulnerable individuals - Flexibility with scheduling, including availability for various shift patterns as required - Commitment to maintaining client confidentiality and respecting their privacy and dignity - Willingness to undertake training and development, including induction programmes and ongoing professional development
• Basic awareness of health and safety practices within a care environment - Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance (or willingness to obtain this as a condition of employment) - No prior care experience is necessary; we welcome applications from those new to the care sector who demonstrate genuine commitment and the right attitude

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