Leicester, Oadby and Wigston: Care Assistant

Caremark Ltd; Wigston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider in the United Kingdom is looking for a Care Assistant to help meet the personal care and support needs of customers. The role focuses on assisting with daily living activities and ensuring dignity and independence. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, flexible, and have effective communication skills. Apply via [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Ability to use own initiative.
• Sensitivity to the needs of others.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with personal care and mobility.
• Provide support for customers who are sick or terminally ill.
• Encourage independence and promote mental and physical activities.

Skills

Self motivated

Well organised

Flexible

Caring

Effective communication

Job description

Care Assistant

Location

Leicester, Oadby and Wigston

Summary Of Role

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. The care and support provided by Care Assistants is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the customer’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Principal Responsibilities

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

Personal Attributes

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

Contact

[e-mail]