Care Assistant

Lotus Home Care; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-regarded home care service in York and North Yorkshire is seeking Care Assistants to provide compassionate personal care to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living tasks, personal hygiene, and meal preparation to help clients maintain their independence. Training is provided, and both walkers and drivers are welcome. Join our dedicated team to make a difference in the lives of those you support.

Qualifications

• Experience in personal care or similar role preferred.
• Compassionate and patient attitude towards service users.
• Ability to follow care plans and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to service users.
• Assist with daily living activities and basic healthcare tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness and safety within the home.

Job description

Lotus Home Care is an award-winning care provider that offers a friendly and compassionate home care service. Our Care Assistants provide a caring service to our service users in their own homes to enable them to remain as independent as possible.

Responsibilities

• Working on a specialist package, full training given, walker or driver accepted
• Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for Day Care or trips out.
• Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth.
• Hair care (washing / brushing).
• Nail care (fingernails only).
• Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Continence management.
• Care of pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision).
• Getting in and out of bed.
• Assisting with the use of Aids to Daily Living / Rehabilitation Aids, as required.
• Helping with rehabilitation programmes, as prescribed by Healthcare professionals.
• Day / evening / night sitting services, as required.
• Assisting the service user to take prescribed medication.
• Informing GP of any changes to health
• Supporting clients to attend health appointments
• Preparation of snacks and meals according to the service user’s likes / dislikes.
• Assisting with feeding, as required.
• General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming / polishing.
• Laundering / Hand-washing / Ironing / Light needlework, as required.
• Shopping, and the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting.