Cheshire West and Chester: Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A home care provider is seeking a Care Assistant in Ellesmere Port, responsible for meeting the personal care and support needs of customers. Duties include assisting with daily activities, mobility support, and promoting mental and physical engagement. Ideal candidates are self-motivated, organized, and possess a caring disposition. Flexibility and effective communication skills are essential. Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a valid UK driving license. This role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with getting up and going to bed.
• Help customers with mobility and physical disabilities.
• Care for customers who are temporarily sick.
• Provide support for customers who are terminally ill.
• Promote mental and physical activities.
• Perform light cleaning and laundry tasks.
• Prepare and serve light meals.
• Read and write reports regarding customers.
• Adhere to Caremark’s policies and procedures.
• Report significant changes in customers' health.
• Encourage customers' independence.

Skills

Self motivated

Well organised

Caring

Flexible

Ability to communicate effectively

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Cheshire West and Chester

Hours: Flexible

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

Principal Responsibilities

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


• To help customers with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.


• To care for customers who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.


• To provide care and support for customers who are terminally ill.


• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.


• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.


• To inspect, launder and mend customers’ clothes.


• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.


• To read and write reports and be involved in customers’ 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 or circumstances of a customer.


• To encourage the independence of customers wherever possible.

Personal attributes

• Self motivated & well organised.


• Flexible.


• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.


• Ability to use own initiative.


• Ability to communicate effectively.

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