Full Time Care Assistant

Island Healthcare Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team. The role involves delivering high-quality care, supporting residents with personal care, medication management, and engaging them in social activities. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, experience in a care setting, and a compassionate approach to care. The position offers competitive pay with bonuses for attendance and referrals.

Benefits

Attendance bonus

Employee referral bonus

Enhancements paid for relevant NVQs

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Experience in a care home or home care setting is preferred.
• Understanding of care plans and the ability to follow them accurately.
• Basic IT skills for documentation and communication purposes.
• A compassionate approach with a genuine desire to help others.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support medication management and ensure adherence to care plans.
• Engage residents in social activities to promote well-being and companionship.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in resident conditions.
• Help create a safe and welcoming environment for all residents.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Experience in a care home or home care setting

Understanding of care plans

Compassionate approach

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join our team at Island Healthcare. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality care to our residents, supporting them with personal care, medication management, and social activities. Your contributions will help enhance the well-being and quality of life for those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Support medication management and ensure adherence to care plans.
• Engage residents in social activities to promote well-being and companionship.
• Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in resident conditions.
• Help create a safe and welcoming environment for all residents.

Requirements

• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Experience in a care home or home care setting is preferred.
• Understanding of care plans and the ability to follow them accurately.
• Basic IT skills for documentation and communication purposes.
• A compassionate approach with a genuine desire to help others.

Salary and Benefits

• Monday - Friday £12.30 & weekend £13.53 + overtime is paid at £1.00 extra per hour
• Attendance bonus + 50p per hour if all shifts are attended each month - T&C's apply
• Employee referral bonus
• Enhancements paid for relevant NVQ's or equivalent

If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Island Healthcare!