Care Assistant

4 RECRUITMENT SERVICES; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Care Assistant for a service in Wakefield, UK. In this role, you will support service users with their daily living activities, ensuring their independence and well-being. Key responsibilities include assisting with personal care, maintaining effective communication, and ensuring a safe environment. Previous experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role is essential. This position offers flexibility with shifts on an ad hoc basis and a competitive pay rate ranging from £13.26 to £16.15 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Care Assistant or in a similar role.
• Ability to communicate effectively with service users.
• Knowledge of safety precautions in care environments.

Responsibilities

• Support service users with daily living activities.
• Maintain good communication with management and staff.
• Ensure safety and comfort of service users.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Personal care assistance

Job description

Care Assistant

Are you a passionate Care Assistant looking for your next role? 4Recruitment Services are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant to work in a service based in Wakefield.

Pay Rates : £13.26 - £16.15 Umbrella Rate

Information the Role : Successful candidates will be offered shifts on an Ad Hoc basis.

What you will be doing :

• Accountable to all members of the Management Team or senior staff on duty at all times of the working shift.
• To enable the service users in the unit to maintain or regain their independence, individuality and dignity.
• To offer support in the maintenance of an individual's physical needs relating to washing, bathing, dressing, continence, feeding and mobility.
• To appreciate the emotional needs of older people, particularly recognising the importance of clearly communicating with them when giving care and attention.
• To offer recreation and stimulation to service users, if appropriate.
• To have concern for the total care environment including some domestic aspects which arise during the course of the day / night.
• To be aware of fire and other safety precautions in the unit and to respond in the event of a fire or other emergency.

To communicate the needs of service users to management and maintain good relations between service users, staff...