Care Assistant

We are currently working with a healthcare provider based in Westerhope, looking for experienced care assistants. The role is to provide a Service of Care to service users to enable them to lead as independent a lifestyle as possible. This Care Service will involve a programme of personal care and household management that is personalised for each service user in the form of a Care Plan.

*Training can be provided*

Responsibilities:

• Dressing and undressing / preparing the service user for Day Care or trips out.
• Washing / bathing / showering / shaving / grooming / cleaning teeth.
• Toileting and all aspects of personal hygiene.
• Care of pressure sores (under appropriate nursing supervision).
• Day / evening / night sitting services, as required.
• Preparation of snacks and meals according to the service user’s likes / dislikes.
• Assisting with feeding, as required.
• General cleaning duties, to include cleaning / dusting / vacuuming / polishing.
• Bed-making.
• Clearing refuse and rubbish.
• Laundering / Hand-washing / Ironing / Light needlework, as required.
• Fuel Management.
• Shopping, and the preparation of shopping lists and assistance with budgeting.
• Assistance with personal finances, to include paying bills, collecting pensions.
• To conform to all Policies and Procedures laid down by the Organisation detailed within the Company’s employee handbook and Health & Safety handbook in respect of carrying out these Care Duties and in other administrative aspects of the business, as relevant.
• To participate as directed by the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor in Induction Training and regular In-service Training programmes.
• To maintain accurate, concise and timely records of service user care, diary sheets, time sheets and mileage sheets.
• To participate in Staff, Team and Quality Management Review Meetings as directed by the Domiciliary Care Services Manager / Supervisor.

Hours and salary

• Mon - Friday Day 0700 - 2100 £11.66.
• Mon - Friday Night 2100 - 0700 £11.99.
• Saturday Day 0700 - 2100 £11.99.
• Saturday Night 2100 - 0700 £13.30.
• Sunday Day 0700 - 2100 £13.30.
• Sunday Night 2100 - 0700 £13.30.