Care Assistant - West Lothian [NJ]

Home Healthcare Connected; New Jersey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Home Healthcare Connected Mobility

BHN rewards platform

Blue Light Card eligibility

Uncapped refer a friend scheme

Career pathways and growth routes

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Home Healthcare Connected is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to support clients in their homes with compassionate care and practical support. Training will be provided to develop core skills and career progression opportunities through our Academy.

Your role focuses on promoting wellbeing, independence, and quality of life for those you support. Excellent values, patience and reliability are essential as you assist with daily living tasks, medications, and meal preparation while building

Qualifications

• Compassionate, patient and understanding approach.
• Strong communication and listening skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow care plans.

Responsibilities

• Assist with personal care including washing and dressing.
• Manage medications as directed and coordinate with caregivers.
• Prepare meals and assist with domestic tasks.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and social support to clients.

Job description

Care at Home Healthcare Connected is a career, not just a job. We want our carers to see their profession as one with meaning, where they feel rewarded, can develop their skills and progress whilst truly making a difference. Our Home Healthcare Connected Academy provides you with access to learning and development that shapes and builds core skills and behaviours, for now and for the future.

As a professional carer, your focus should be on what you do best - caring. That’s why our Home Healthcare Connected Technology app streamlines admin tasks, giving you more time with those you support. With features like instant messaging, you’ll stay connected and receive quick, helpful responses when you need them.

Some of our other great benefits include:

• Home Healthcare Connected Mobility Scheme - giving you access to exclusive discounts on car insurance, driving lessons, maintenance and more.
• Access to our BHN rewards platform with hundreds of discounts and cashback offers on online and highstreet retailers.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Uncapped £400 refer a friend scheme.
• Industry-leading career pathways, with various growth routes available.
• Employee assistance program, Mental Health Hotline, Healthcare Cashplan, Eyecare Plan and Wellbeing centre.
• Enhanced maternity (12 weeks full pay), paternity, and parental leave policies.
• As a Menopause Friendly Accredited Employer we provide a host of support services for those affected by Menopause and Peri-Menopause.
• Employee recognition awards.
  

Job Description

Working as a Care Assistant

Whether you already have previous professional experience, you've cared for a loved one or you simply enjoy supporting others, your compassion, patience, and understanding are exactly what we need. It's your values and kindness that matter most and we will provide all the training you need. Your responsibilities may include assisting with personal care including washing and dressing, managing medications, cooking or preparing hot meals, and helping with domestic tasks. But your true impact lies in the companionship, reassurance, and joy you bring to the lives of those you care for.

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