Home Care Assistant - Driving Required, Full-Time

Pharmacyupdate; Ferndown; Remote; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Travel time paid

Team supervision

Supportive working environment

Job summary

Pharmacyupdate is hiring Community Care Assistants to support individuals in their own homes across Ferndown and surrounding areas. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

The role involves personal care, daily living tasks, meals, hydration, monitoring wellbeing, and maintaining accurate care records. Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with additional hours available and a weekend rota.

Qualifications

• Caring, reliable and compassionate.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance with daily living.
• Assist with washing, dressing and personal hygiene.
• Prepare meals and support nutrition and hydration.
• Support medication where trained and authorised.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.
• Encourage independence and respect individual choices.
• Monitor wellbeing and report changes or concerns.
• Maintain accurate care records.

Job description

Pharmacyupdate is hiring Community Care Assistants to support individuals in their own homes across Ferndown and surrounding areas. A full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle are essential.

The role involves personal care, daily living tasks, meals, hydration, monitoring wellbeing, and maintaining accurate care records. Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with additional hours available and a weekend rota.