Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Newbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A care service provider in Newbury is seeking Care and Support Workers to assist customers with daily living activities while promoting their independence. This role includes providing personal care, engaging customers in activities, and reporting health changes to supervisors. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, caring, and flexible. Training, uniform, and holidays are provided.

Benefits

Free training

Uniform

Paid holiday

Supportive environment

Qualifications

• Empathy and sensitivity to the needs of others.
• Ability to work independently and use initiative.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily living activities.
• Provide care for customers with varying health conditions.
• Promote mental and physical activities for customers.
• Adhere to care policies and procedures.

Skills

Self motivated

Flexible

Caring

Effective communication

Job description

Overview

Hours: FT or PT. Reports to Field Care Supervisor. 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 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 recreation.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, empty 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 of 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.

Personal attributes

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

Benefits

• Free training
• Uniform
• Paid holiday
• Supportive environment