Care Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Berkhamsted; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in the UK is seeking compassionate individuals for a care assistant role. This position involves providing personal care, companionship, and support to clients, ensuring their dignity and well-being. No prior experience is necessary, but kindness, resilience, and excellent communication skills are essential. Join us to make a difference in the lives of those we care for while enjoying career growth and a range of benefits.

Benefits

Enhanced pay

Pension

Flexible hours

Paid mileage

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Kindness and eagerness to learn are essential.
• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Driving license with access to a vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Assist with personal care tasks like bathing and dressing.
• Manage medication and prepare nutritious meals.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Problem Solving

Resilience

Job description

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Job Description

What you'll help with:

• Companionship: Being a friendly face & preventing loneliness through engaging conversations, activities, and outings.
• Personal Care: Assisting with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting while maintaining dignity and privacy.
• Medication Management: Collecting prescriptions, providing reminders, and assisting with medication administration as per care plans.
• Nutrition and Mealtimes: Preparing nutritious meals, considering dietary needs, and assisting with feeding when necessary.
• Housekeeping: Light cleaning, laundry, and tidying up living spaces to keep the home comfortable.
• Mobility Assistance: Supporting safe movement, transfers, walking, and use of mobility aids.
• Health Monitoring: Observing and reporting changes in physical or mental health to healthcare professionals and family.
• Social Inclusion: Encouraging participation in community activities and maintaining social connections.
• Emotional Support: Providing empathy, reassurance, and a listening ear to clients experiencing distress.
• Documentation: Maintaining accurate records of care, incidents, and condition changes.
• Safety and Emergency Response: Ensuring a safe environment, recognizing hazards, and responding to emergencies.
• Collaboration: Working effectively with care teams, healthcare professionals, and families for comprehensive care.

Qualifications

What you'll need (besides a cape and superpowers!):

Previous experience isn't necessary; we value kindness, resilience, eagerness to learn, compassion, excellent communication, problem-solving skills, and a respectful attitude. You must have the right to work in the UK and a driving license with access to a vehicle, especially for rural areas.

Additional Information

Why choose us?

We are committed to transforming the care industry through innovation, talent, and dedication. As the largest care provider in the UK, we offer career growth, security, and a range of benefits including enhanced pay, pension, discounts, flexible hours, paid mileage, training, and development opportunities.

If you're ready for an exciting career in care, APPLY TODAY!!

We are an equal opportunities employer, dedicated to making a difference every day through our compassionate team.