Job Description

2 days per week Wednesdays & Saturdays (8 hrs per day - 0900-1700)

As a care assistant you will be responsible for delivering first class care to our clients and building strong and long term relationships with our team and our clients.

Main duties include:

Personal care

: assist with personal hygiene, washing assistance with using the toilet, assistance with incontinence inc. pads, commodes and catheter bags

Support with eating and drinking

: ensuring that clients are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet and the correct quantities, prepared meals look appetising and make sure the way they eat is appropriate for the client

Assisting with shopping:

this is completed on the client's request and a finance form must be completed with a receipt

Assist with mobility:

use of a hoist or other aides, or assistance in standing and movement. Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the clients' needs support

Domestic duties:

cleaning, emptying bins, washing where requested

Record keeping:

MAR chart (for medication), logbook (recording each visit to communicate to the next carer), care plan updates.

Assist with medication

: completing the MAR chart (Medical Administration Record) the administration of medication as outlined in the care plan and with customer consent

Promote independence

: to allow the client to do as much as they can for themselves and only offer support where they need it

Maintain professional relationships

: clients can only be visited on duty and a carer must have ID and PPE (personal protection equipment). A carer must not accept any gratuities from the client.

Safeguarding

: protect the client from significant harm, abuse or neglect. It is important that all carers follow the company "whistleblowing" policy to raise any concerns they may have about clients or fellow carers

Respect dignity

: always ensure that this critical aspect of care is maintained at all times

Bespoke personal care:

ensure care delivered is person centred

Give companionship

: Simply talking and listening to the client and understanding their like and dislikes and encourage stimulating activities

Be aware

: notice when there is a change in the clients routine and report appropriately. The on-going relationship and communication with the branch is essential. Branches offer full support in any reporting and advice, also including involvement of multi agencies (i.e. social services, police GP etc.)

Promoting health

: infection prevention, understanding illnesses including dementia and supporting with emergency first aid where necessary

Communication:

always ensure respectful & compassionate communication with our clients.

Conducting calls

: there may be instances where client calls are required but these will be discussed with your line manager. Where time constraints are affecting the quality of care for the client, the branch must be made aware so that adjustments can be made.
Job Type: Part-time

Pay: 12.40-13.40 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Shift:

8 hour shift
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:

Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:

English (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 31/05/2025