Care Assistant

Alina Homecare; St. Ives; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus £250

Alina Homecare Academy training

Job summary

As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you will deliver award-winning care to support clients in their own homes, helping with companionship, personal care, meal preparation and daily tasks to preserve independence and dignity.

You'll learn through the Alina Homecare Academy; prior experience is not required. A driving licence and access to a vehicle are advantageous for visiting clients across the area.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and empathy.
• Reliable, compassionate, and patient.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle is beneficial.
• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients in their own homes.
• Assist with personal care and daily living tasks.
• Give medication reminders and collect prescriptions as needed.
• Prepare meals and assist with mealtimes.
• Help with housekeeping and household chores to maintain a safe home.
• Support mobility and safe transfers.
• Maintain strong, respectful communication with clients and families.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Driving licence

Flexibility

Job description

As an Alina Homecare Care Assistant, you'll deliver award winning care to support our clients in their own homes to maintain their independence, dignity and self worth. Every day is different! You'll help with…

• Companionship - being a friendly face & preventing loneliness
• Personal Care - all aspects of personal hygiene
• Medication - collecting prescriptions & providing reminders
• Mealtimes - preparing tasty meals
• Housekeeping - keeping their home just the way they like it
• Mobility - help with getting around Strong communication & interpersonal skills
• Patience, compassion & a positive attitude at all times
• A responsible, dedicated & flexible approach to your work
• A driving licence & access to a vehicle
• You'll receive advanced training from our exclusive Alina Homecare Academy where you'll learn how to deliver our high standards of quality care so previous experience or qualifications aren't required. All roles are subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.
• Earn up to £16/hour
• £250 joining bonus