Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in health and social care is seeking compassionate caregivers to assist customers with daily activities, promote their independence, and deliver quality care. The role offers substantial training opportunities and benefits, ideal for those aiming to advance in health-related professions.

Benefits

Free in-house training and NVQ qualification opportunities in Health and Social Care

Fully paid shadowing

Employee wellness programs

Paid travel time and mileage between calls

Access to a Blue Light discount card for retailers

Qualifications

• Essential qualities include self-motivation, effective communication, and caring sensitivity.
• Ability to use own initiative and be flexible is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily activities such as dressing and toileting.
• Provide care for sick and terminally ill customers.
• Promote mental and physical activities.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Self-motivated

Well-organized

Flexible

Caring and sensitive to others’ needs

Ability to use own initiative

Job description

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Job Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily activities such as getting up, going to bed, dressing, undressing, washing, bathing, and toileting.
• Support customers with mobility and physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• Care for temporarily sick customers requiring bed nursing and feeding assistance.
• Provide care and support for terminally ill customers.
• Promote mental and physical activities through talking, outings, reading, hobbies, and recreation.
• Make and change beds, perform light cleaning, empty commodes, and general tidying.
• Inspect, launder, and mend customers’ clothes.
• Set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, and clean up afterwards.
• Read and write reports, participate in reviews and training activities.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Report significant changes in a customer's health or circumstances to the supervisor.
• Encourage customer independence whenever possible.

Personal Attributes

Essential qualities include:

• Self-motivated and well-organized.
• Flexible.
• Caring and sensitive to others’ needs.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Effective communication skills.

Benefits

• Free in-house training and NVQ qualification opportunities in Health and Social Care.
• Fully paid shadowing.
• Employee wellness programs.
• Paid travel time and mileage between calls.
• Access to a Blue Light discount card for retailers.