Care Assistant

Alina Homecare; Swanley; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Joining bonus

Job summary

Alina Homecare Care Assistant role focuses on delivering award-winning care to help clients in their own homes maintain independence, dignity and self-worth. You’ll provide companionship, personal care, medication reminders, meals, housekeeping and mobility support.

Training is provided through the Alina Homecare Academy; no previous experience needed. Roles require proof of eligibility to work in the UK, satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS check.

Qualifications

• No prior care experience required – training provided by Alina Homecare Academy.
• Enhanced DBS check required before starting.
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK and satisfactory references.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship to clients to prevent loneliness.
• Assist with personal care and hygiene.
• Assist with medication reminders and administration when required.
• Prepare meals and assist with mealtimes as needed.
• Help with housekeeping to keep the home as the client prefers.
• Support mobility and safe movement around the home.

Skills

Companionship

Personal care

Medication reminders

Mealtimes

Housekeeping

Mobility support

Communication

Patience & compassion

Flexible approach

Driving licence

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 £15.9/hour
• £250 joining bonus