CARE ASSISTANT

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Mileage

Paid Travel Time

Staff Recognition Scheme with Prizes &

Rewards

Ongoing Training and Career Dev

Flexible Working Hours

Supportive and Friendly Team

Job summary

Caremark is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant in Leeds to provide personal care and support for clients in their own homes, promoting independence and dignity.

You will assist with washing, dressing, meal preparation, mobility support, and companionship, while following safeguarding policies and maintaining accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support, including assistance with washing, dressing, bathing, and toileting.
• Help clients maintain their independence and mobility, including the safe use of equipment and personal aids.
• Support clients with meal preparation, feeding, and light household tasks.
• Offer companionship and encourage participation in social, recreational, and daily activities.
• Provide care and comfort to clients with complex, temporary, or end-of-life care needs.
• Monitor and report any changes in clients' health, wellbeing, or circumstances.
• Maintain accurate care records and attend training and review meetings.
• Follow company policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements at all times.

Job description

CARE ASSISTANT

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.

Benefits

• Paid Mileage

• Paid Travel Time

• Staff Recognition Scheme with Prizes and Rewards

• Ongoing Training and Career Development

• Flexible Working Hours

• Supportive and Friendly Team Environment

Key Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support, including assistance with washing, dressing, bathing, and toileting.

• Help clients maintain their independence and mobility, including the safe use of equipment and personal aids.

• Support clients with meal preparation, feeding, and light household tasks.

• Offer companionship and encourage participation in social, recreational, and daily activities.

• Provide care and comfort to clients with complex, temporary, or end-of-life care needs.

• Monitor and report any changes in clients' health, wellbeing, or circumstances.

• Maintain accurate care records and attend training and review meetings.

• Follow company policies, procedures, and safeguarding requirements at all times.

What We're Looking For

• A caring, compassionate, and reliable individual.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Flexible and able to adapt to clients' varying needs.

• Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently.

• A genuine passion for helping people live independently in their own homes.

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.