Experienced Care Assistant

HealthJobs4U Ltd; St Osyth, Tendring; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider in St Osyth is seeking caregivers to provide personal care and support to individuals in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with daily activities and driving clients to appointments. The ideal candidate must have a valid driver's licence, own vehicle, and strong communication skills. Experience is preferred but not essential as full training is provided. Flexible full-time and part-time shifts available.

Benefits

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Must provide compassionate care to individuals.
• Strong communication skills required.
• Experience in care preferred but training is provided.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support in clients' homes.
• Assist with daily activities like bathing and meal preparation.
• Drive clients to appointments.

Skills

Compassionate care

Communication skills in English

Tools

Valid driver's licence

Own vehicle

Job description

Full training is provided.

Shifts:

• Full time, part time available

Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support to individuals in their homes, following care plans and support from senior colleagues
• Assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. We cover all kinds of support, from housework to end-of-life care
• Drive clients to appointments or outings as needed
• Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals

Qualifications / Requirements:

• Valid driver's licence & own vehicle
• Ability to provide compassionate care
• Strong communication skills in English
• Basic literacy skills for documentation and communication
• Experience in care preferred but not essential
• Must be reliable, patient, happy to both work alone and in a team
• Experience preferred but not essential as full, paid training is provided. Must have own transport.