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Doncaster: Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd

Auckley

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to provide essential support to customers. In this role, you will assist individuals with personal care, mobility, and daily activities while promoting their independence and dignity. The ideal candidates will be self-motivated, caring, and possess excellent communication skills. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those you support. If you are passionate about helping others and meet the eligibility requirements, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding position.

Qualifications

  • Candidates must have eligibility to work in the UK and own a vehicle.
  • A valid UK driving licence is required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist customers with personal care and mobility needs.
  • Promote mental and physical activities through engagement.
  • Report significant changes in customer health to supervisors.

Skills

Self-motivated
Well-organised
Caring
Sensitive to the needs of others
Effective communication
Ability to use own initiative
Flexibility

Job description

Care Assistant

Location: Doncaster

Salary: Not specified

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

It is considered essential that Care Assistants possess the following qualities:

  • Self-motivated & well-organised.
  • Flexible.
  • Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
  • Ability to use own initiative.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.

We can only accept applications from candidates who already have the eligibility to work in the UK.

We can only accept applications from candidates who own their own vehicle and have a valid UK driving licence.

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