Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable care service provider in Leicester is looking for a compassionate Care Assistant to meet the personal care and support needs of customers. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities, promoting independence, and providing support for individuals with varying health needs. Ideal candidates will be caring, flexible, and self-motivated. Join a dedicated team focused on delivering quality care.

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated and well organized.
• Flexible and caring approach towards customer needs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and team.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with getting up and going to bed.
• Help with mobility and physical disabilities.
• Provide care for sick customers and help with feeding.
• Support terminally ill customers.
• Promote mental and physical activities for customers.
• Perform light cleaning and general tidying.
• Launder and mend customers’ clothes.
• Prepare and serve light meals.
• Document reports and participate in customers’ reviews.
• Report significant changes in customer health.
• Encourage customer independence.

Skills

Self motivated

Well organised

Caring

Flexible

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Hours: 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 Assistants is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the customer’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications / Personal Attributes

• Self motivated & well organised.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.