CARE ASSISTANT - Portuguese Speaking

Caremark Sutton, Epsom, Banstead & Reigate; Epsom; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care provider seeks Care and Support Workers in Epsom to assist clients with personal care and support. Responsibilities include helping with daily living tasks, promoting independence, and ensuring client well-being. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, caring, and possess effective communication skills. Join a dynamic team dedicated to providing excellent home care.

Qualifications

• Essential qualities include self-motivation, caring attitude, and flexibility.
• Ability to communicate effectively and use own initiative is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist clients with personal care tasks including dressing and washing.
• Support clients with mobility and physical disabilities.
• Provide companionship and promote physical activities.
• Ensure adherence to Caremark policies and report health changes.

Skills

Self-motivated

Caring

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

Reports to

Field Care Supervisor

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 and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the client’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

About The Role

To assist clients who need help with getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing, and going to the toilet.

To help clients with their mobility and physical disabilities, including incontinence and the use of personal 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 promote mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies, and recreations.

To make and change beds, perform light cleaning, empty commodes, and do general tidying.

To inspect, launder, and mend clients’ clothes.

To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, and handle cleaning up.

To read and write reports and participate in clients’ reviews and training activities.

To adhere to all Caremark policies and procedures at all times.

To report any significant changes in a client’s health or circumstances to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager.

To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.

Personal attributes

It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:

Self-motivated & well-organized.

Flexible.

Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.

Ability to use own initiative.

Effective communication skills.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Our mission is simple:

To provide excellent home care to everyone, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, or social standing. We aim to improve the quality of life of every single customer we care for.

Our care keeps you safe, happy, fulfilled, and flourishing in your own home, topped off with smiles and laughter at every visit.

Caring for and supporting others is at the heart of Caremark.

Who is Caremark?

Caremark is a home care company with high standards, excellent staff, and success stories. We provide care in the home for people from all walks of life, enabling them to stay in their own home and community.

We are the mark of excellent care.

We serve over 7,000 customers across the UK, providing over 110,000 hours of home care weekly.

Caremark’s history – providing home care since 2005

Founded in 2005, with Kevin Lewis in care since 1987, whose experience and passion laid the foundation for Caremark.

Today, led by David Glover and Lisa Fyfe, we continue to be passionate about high-quality home care.

Caremark cares for thousands and aims to expand its positive impact.

Company Culture

Caremark has evolved from a care home provider to a leader in home care in Ireland and the UK, driven by innovation, quality, and a commitment to caring for individuals in need.

Our journey includes pioneering efforts, diverse services, a focus on quality, and opportunities for growth and development for our team.