Empowering Care Assistant - Holistic Support, Night & Day

Max Emerald Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Max Emerald Ltd. is seeking care assistants to enable service users to lead active, independent lives by providing holistic and personal care. You will promote choice in daily living and meet CQC standards to support happy living for the years ahead.

Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, documentation, and responding to emergencies. You will work both night and day shifts, building strong relationships with customers and their families.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, understand and contribute to care plans.
• Health and safety in the workplace.
• Manual handling procedures.
• Safeguarding vulnerable adults.
• Food hygiene.
• Mental Capacity Act.

Responsibilities

• Provide person-centred care and support, including laundry, housekeeping and kitchen duties, as identified in the care plan.
• Maintain and complete accurate documentation of all care and support, report changes in the plan and participate in reviews.
• Respond to emergency call system and handle emergencies as they arise (Homes only).
• Undertake key worker duties, building relationships with customers, families and professionals.

Skills

Patient care

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Max Emerald Ltd. is seeking care assistants to enable service users to lead active, independent lives by providing holistic and personal care. You will promote choice in daily living and meet CQC standards to support happy living for the years ahead.

Responsibilities include helping with daily living activities, documentation, and responding to emergencies. You will work both night and day shifts, building strong relationships with customers and their families.