We require a dedicated and conscientious care assistant to join our friendly team on a full-time basis. We're seeking a caring and compassionate individual who enjoys interacting with the elderly and assisting them with their daily living activities. Candidates must be warm and friendly, with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and a genuine passion for providing the elderly with high quality care and support. The successful candidate will be self-motivated, well-organised and able to work both independently and as part of a team. Proven experience in working with the elderly, in either a paid or voluntary capacity, is desirable for this role.
Care Assistant responsibilities and duties
* Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toileting.
* Perform housekeeping tasks, such as dusting, vacuuming, ironing, washing and changing bed clothes.
* Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of clients.
* Accompany clients to medical appointments.
* Observe, monitor and record clients' physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to management staff.
* Encourage clients to participate in social and recreational activities.
* Help to take care of the homes pets, cats and birds.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From £12.30 per hour
Benefits:
* Bereavement leave
* Childcare
* Company events
* Discounted or free food
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Derby DE23 6AN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person