Hitchin: Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Letchworth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A home care services provider is seeking Care Assistants in Letchworth to offer companionship and personal support to clients in their homes. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and encouraging independence. Ideal candidates should be caring, self-motivated, and possess a valid UK driving licence. A competitive hourly rate and various benefits are provided.

Benefits

Competitive industry hourly pay

Paid mileage of 35p per mile

Free study towards NVQ Level 2

£150 employee referral bonus

Paid ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Eligibility to work in the UK.
• Must own a vehicle and have a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Provide companionship and assist with daily tasks.
• Help clients with mobility and physical disabilities.
• Care for temporarily sick clients with bed nursing.
• Encourage the independence of clients.

Skills

Self motivated

Well organised

Flexible

Caring

Ability to communicate effectively

Job description

Overview

Location: Hitchin

Salary: 13.65 - 14.25ph

Hours: Shift Patterns

Caremark has been supporting people to live independently in their homes since 2005. Our aim is to provide excellent home care to all regardless of gender, race or social standing. Our purpose is to support everyone to continue to live independently in their own homes and have a fulfilled life. We have various full and part time Care Assistant jobs in Hitchin, Hertfordshire to provide a range of home care options to our clients including companionship care, personal care, dementia care, respite care, overnight care, reablement care, live in care, palliative care and children’s care.

Responsibilities

• Show up with a smile to provide companionship and build trust with customers.
• To assist clients 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 clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients 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 clients’ 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 clients’ 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 client.
• To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.

Benefits of Working for Caremark

• Competitive industry hourly pay.
• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between client visits.
• Free study towards NVQ Level 2 and above in Adult Social Care.
• Earn £150 for employee referral and be eligible for further awards for carer of the month and year.
• Early Pay App to access up to 20% of your pay in advance of payday.
• Participation in company events.
• All employees of Caremark North Herts and Stevenage are entitled to pension and annual holidays.
• Discount vouchers from Care Professional Academy.
• Blue Light Discount Card.
• On site parking at the office and parking permits when visit customers.
• Paid ongoing training and development.

Personal Attributes

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

Working Hours

• 07:00am – 11:00am
• 07:00am – 03:00pm
• 07:00am – 07:00pm
• 12:00pm – 10:00pm
• 03:00pm – 10:00pm
• Weekdays & Weekends available

Locations Covered

• Letchworth
• Hitchin
• Baldock
• Royston
• Stevenage
• Knebworth

Licence/Certification

• UK Driving Licence (required)

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. I own my own vehicle and have a valid UK driving licence.

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Caremark Home Care in North Herts & Stevenage

Head Office: Caremark North Hertfordshire and Stevenage, Suite A (2) Arden Press House, Arden Press Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 1LH

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