Care Assistant

Caremark UK Ltd; Hitchin; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Caremark UK Ltd is seeking Care and Support Workers to help meet the personal care and support needs of clients. The role involves assisting with daily living tasks while promoting independence. Ideal candidates are caring and possess effective communication skills and a valid UK Driving Licence.

Benefits

Company events

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience providing care preferred.
• Possess a valid UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with daily living tasks such as dressing, mobility, and dining.
• Provide care for clients who are sick or terminally ill.
• Promote clients' independence and engage in mental activities.

Skills

Self motivated

Caring

Effective communication

Ability to use initiative

Job description

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.

• 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.
• You will report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager with any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• 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.
• Company events
• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Working Hours:

• 0700-1400pm
• 1400-2200pm
• 1800-2200pm
• 0700-1100am

Locations Covered

• Hitchin
• Royston

Weekdays & Weekends available.

Experience:

• providing care: 1 year (Preferred)

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)

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