CARE ASSISTANT

SeeMe Hired Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Caremark in London is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant (CMF111E) to support customers at home, promoting dignity and independence while delivering personal care.

You will help with daily routines, mobility, meals, and companionship, and you'll report changes to supervisors. The role emphasizes compassionate, patient-centered care and adherence to Caremark policies.

The team values flexibility, reliability, and the ability to communicate effectively.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and well organized.
• Flexible.
• Caring and sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with morning/evening routines, incl. dressing, washing, bathing and toileting.
• Help with mobility and disabilities, including incontinence and use of aids.
• Care for temporarily sick clients needing bed nursing and feeding help.
• Provide care for clients who are terminally ill.
• Encourage mental and physical activities via talking, outings, reading, writing and hobbies.
• Make/change beds, light cleaning, empty commodes, tidying.
• Inspect and launder clients’ clothes.
• Set tables, prepare/serve light meals, clear up and wash.
• Read/write reports and participate in reviews/training.
• Adhere to all Caremark policies and procedures.
• Report significant changes to Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager.
• Encourage client independence.
• Self-motivation and organization; Flexibility; Empathy; Initiative; Communication.

Job description

CARE ASSISTANT (CMF111E)

Reports to

Field Care Supervisor

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 and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

About the role

Principal responsibilities

• To assist clients 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 clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients 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 clients’ 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 clients’ 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 client.
• To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.
• Personal attributes

It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers 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.

About the company

Whether you’re looking to provide excellent home care with a cheery smile, or to receive it, Caremark is here to help.

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