Care Assistant

Forwardstart Training; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A care training organization in Tees Valley seeks a care assistant to support elderly clients by assisting with personal care and daily activities. The role requires good communication skills, teamwork, and a caring attitude. Prospective candidates should be willing to undergo training and a DBS check. Flexibility for shift work is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to communicate effectively and work as part of a team.
• Ability to document client care accurately.
• Desire and interest in working with the elderly.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Provide emotional and social support to clients.
• Deliver high standards of care to clients.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Ability to assist with personal care

Emotional and social support

Job description

The successful candidate's duties will include assisting residents and accommodating their needs and requirements and will be required to have the following qualities.

• To be able to deliver high standards of care to clients working alongside the existing team.
• Have good people skills and be a good communicator.
• Assisting with personal care and dressing.
• Assisting at meal times and help with eating.
• Supporting clients with their daily activities.
• Provide emotional and social support.
• Deliver high standards of care meeting the needs of each client.
• Be able to work within a team and be aware of the policies and procedures whilst promoting independence, privacy and dignity.

Requirements and Prospects

Desired Skills

• Ability to communicate well and work as an effective team player.
• Good ability to be able to write and record in clients notes and various other documentation.
• Must have a desire and interest to work with the elderly.

Personal Qualities

• Caring
• Bright
• Cheerful
• Trustworthy
• Willing to work
• Flexible approach to shift work as this post offers early morning shift

Things to Consider

• A DBS check will be carried out.
• If you do not hold the relevant qualifications, you will be required to complete Training before hand.