Care Assistant

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

Job summary

Caremark Ltd is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join their new domiciliary care team in Swansea. Successful candidates will provide personal care and support to clients, ensuring their dignity and independence are respected. Training and support for qualifications will be provided, making this a great opportunity for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Company pension

Referral program

Paid travel time

Paid mileage

Uniform provided

Support with NVQ/QCF

Qualifications

• Must be self-motivated, organised, and caring.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use own initiative.
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training and development.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care, medication, and light housekeeping.
• Promote independence and support clients with mobility and daily activities.
• Maintain reports and communicate changes in health circumstances.

Skills

Self motivated

Organised

Caring

Sensitive to others' needs

Initiative

Effective communication

Education

NVQ/QCF level 2 and 3 in Social Care

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Are you a unique and naturally caring person, that wants to join a brand new domiciliary care company that pays a competitive wage? If so this might just be the perfect job for you! why not apply and find out?

We have a lovely team of care assistants and we are looking to add some fresh faces to welcome to the company and support our amazing customers in the comfort of their own homes. If you haven’t provided care before, don’t worry we have you covered. We have a brand new training academy where we provide full training in person and onlin.

Do you have the following qualities? If so, why not apply?

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

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 which includes personal care, medication, light house keeping duties and shopping.

• To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, includingdressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use ofpersonal aids and equipment.
• To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading,writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
• To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ 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 orcircumstances of a client.
• To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible

Flexible working scheduleCompany pensionReferral programPaid travel timePaid mileageUniform providedDBS check

We will help you to develop your skills and qualifications through supporting you with NVQ/QCF level 2 and 3. We will support you with Social Care Wales registration.

Begin your Caremark journey today, apply now.