Brighter days. Fresh challenges. Exciting opportunities. Plenty of ups, some downs, and a few curveballs. At Care by Us, every day is different. Every day offers you the opportunity to do meaningful and rewarding work that changes people's lives.
We support service users in the following locations across Hertfordshire.
WORK LOCATION: Borehamwood
We welcome applications from drivers based in and around the surrounding areas
Pay Rate:£14.60 - £16.00 per hour plus 30p mileage.
Shifts work across seven days a week,
EVENING – 2:00 pm – 10:00/11:00 pm
Care Assistant: Role & Responsibilities
Our Care Professionals are the extraordinary people who do the everyday things that mean so much to our clients. Supporting them to live safer and supported lives in their own homes, you’ll follow individual care plans and assist with personal care, helping clients to bathe, dress, manage incontinence, use the toilet and supporting them with their medication. You’ll also help with practical tasks like shopping, mealtimes, and housework.
Helping our clients overcome any mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including helping in the use of, and care of aids/adaptations and personal equipment.
Assisting with domestic tasks such as making and changing beds, tidying rooms, light cleaning, laundry, and emptying commodes.
Our Care Professionals help our clients with personal care such as washing, bathing and toileting arrangements.
Help with eating and drinking by preparing meals, snacks, and drinks, assisting with feeding if required.
Assisting clients with preparing and administering medication.
Job Description
What else you'll help with:
* Companionship – being a friendly face & preventing loneliness through engaging conversations, activities, and outings.
* Personal Care – all aspects of personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, while maintaining the client's dignity and privacy.
* Medication Management – collecting prescriptions, providing reminders, and assisting with the administration of medication as per care plan guidelines.
* Nutrition and Mealtimes – preparing tasty and nutritious meals, considering dietary requirements and preferences, and assisting with feeding when necessary.
* Housekeeping – keeping their home just the way they like it, including light cleaning, laundry, and tidying up living spaces.
* Mobility Assistance – help with getting around safely, including transfers, walking support, and using mobility aids.
* Health Monitoring – observing and reporting changes in the client's physical or mental condition to healthcare professionals and family members.
* Social Inclusion – encouraging and facilitating participation in community activities and maintaining connections with family and friends.
* Emotional Support – providing a listening ear, empathy, and reassurance to clients experiencing anxiety, loneliness, or distress.
* Documentation – maintaining accurate records of care provided, incidents, and any changes in the client's condition.
* Safety and Emergency Response – ensuring a safe living environment, recognising potential hazards, and responding appropriately to emergencies.
* Collaboration – working effectively with other care team members, healthcare professionals, and family members to ensure comprehensive and consistent care.
Qualifications
What you'll need (besides a cape and superpowers!)
We don’t require previous social care experience; what matters most is your heart of gold, kindness, resilience, eagerness to learn, and commitment to respectful care. You should have compassion, excellent communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a right to work in the UK. A driving license and access to a vehicle are essential for this role, especially in rural areas.
Additional Information
Why choose us?
We see extraordinary achievements happen every day thanks to our talented and committed people. We aim to transform the care industry through innovation and positive change. As the largest care company in the UK, we offer extensive career opportunities, choice, and security. Join us and continue your career journey.
As a Care Assistant, you'll receive:
* Enhanced occupational maternity and adoption pay.
* Enhanced occupational paternity pay.
* Death in Service Payment
* Benefits and Well-being Platform
* 28 days annual leave (pro-rata)
* Cycle to work scheme
* Refer a friend scheme – earn £300 per referral!
* Blue Light Card eligibility for exclusive discounts
* Flexible hours, part and full-time options
* Local work and paid mileage
* Enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays
* Paid training – online and face-to-face
* Progression opportunities and self-development
* Access to our in-house app
* Work for the largest care company in the UK!
If you're ready for an exciting career in care, APPLY TODAY!!
We are an equal opportunities employer. Thanks to our dedicated healthcare assistants, we achieve extraordinary results daily and are committed to positive industry change.
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