Care Assistant

Home Instead; Lewes; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care service provider in Lewes is seeking a Care Professional to provide personalized care and companionship to clients, assisting with personal care, meal preparation, and light housekeeping. The ideal candidate should have experience in caregiving, excellent communication skills, and a passion for helping others. This role is essential in ensuring clients' well-being and comfort.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and companionship.
• Ability to prepare meals and perform light housekeeping.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care routines.
• Prepare nutritious meals according to client preferences.
• Provide companionship and engage clients in activities.

Job description

Care Professional role:As a home carer you'll provide personalised care and companionship to our clients, helping them with day-to-day routines and activities. Our support worker role will include assisting with personal care, preparing meals, light housekeeping, and running errands - all while building meaningful relationships and bringing comfort and reassurance.What You'll Do

• Assist clients with personal care routines (bathing, dressing, grooming)
• Prepare nutritious meals according to client preferences
• Perform light housekeeping tasks (laundry, dishes, tidying)
• Provide medication reminders and monitor client well-being
• Offer companionship and engage clients in stimulating activities (reading, conversation, hobbies, puzzles, music and accompaniment to go out in the community)
• Accompany clients on errands or appointments as needed