Poynton Cheshire : Care Assistant – Flexible Hours Poynton

Caremark Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-run business is seeking a proactive Care Assistant to provide personal care and support to customers in Poynton, Cheshire. The role offers flexible hours to fit your lifestyle, with responsibilities including assisting with daily activities, offering companionship, and promoting independence. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK, own a vehicle, and possess a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist customers with daily activities including getting up and going to bed.
• Provide companionship to vulnerable customers.
• Help with mobility and physical disabilities.
• Care for customers temporarily unable to complete daily tasks.
• Promote mental and physical activities through various engagements.

Job description

Overview

Location: Poynton, Cheshire

Salary: £11 - £14 per hour

Hours: Flexible Hours

Care Assistant – Flexible Hours is a role within a family-run business. The job involves providing personal care and support to customers in a way that respects their dignity and promotes independence. You can choose hours to fit your lifestyle.

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 provide companionship to those that are vulnerable and living alone.
• To help customers with their mobility and with any physical disabilities.
• To care for customers who are temporarily unable to complete their usual daily tasks.
• 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 and general tidying.
• 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 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.

All candidates will have proof of right to work in the UK and agree to undertake a DBS check. We can only accept applications from candidates who already have 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.