Care Assistant

Cardea Healthcare; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist healthcare recruitment agency in Kingston upon Thames is looking for friendly and charismatic Care Assistants to work in residential and nursing settings. Responsibilities include assisting with personal care, promoting independence, and working flexible hours. The role offers 28 days of paid holiday, pension contributions, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday

Pension contributions

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be self-motivated and responsible with the ability to act on initiative.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel.

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of personal care.
• Encourage participation in activities and promote independence.
• Write accurate daily reports and ensure privacy and dignity.

Skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills

Self-motivated and responsible

Job description

Overview

Cardea Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency providing home care services and staff into residential settings. We are currently recruiting for charismatic and friendly Care Assistants to work in residential and nursing settings on a shift basis.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with all aspects of personal care
• Encouraging participation in activities
• Social inclusion
• Promoting independence
• Teaching life skills
• Writing accurate and factual daily reports
• Promoting and ensuring privacy and dignity
• Working in a team and on an individual basis

Qualifications / Essential Attainments

• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to act on your initiative
• Be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills
• The role involves flexible working hours, and you may be asked to work evening shifts and weekends
• Be willing to travel to different locations for shift cover

Benefits

• Employed status
• 28 days paid holiday per year - based upon an accrual relating to hours worked
• Pension contributions
• Employee Assistance Programme

If you think you are best suited for this role, please do apply and our recruitment team will be in contact with you.

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