Job Description
Care Assistant, Residential & Nursing Care Homes - Bournemouth £12.91 - £15.00 per hourWe are looking for Care Assistants to support our clients care homes in the Bournemouth area on a temporary basis.
About the role:
* Personal Care: Assisting with showering, bathing, dressing, grooming, and incontinence care.
* Mobility Support: Using hoists, wheelchairs, and aiding in movement, transferring, and repositioning.
* Health Monitoring: Administering medication (if trained) and monitoring vital signs like weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
* Meal Assistance: Preparing or serving meals, assisting with feeding, and monitoring hydration.
* Documentation: Updating resident care plans, maintaining daily logs, and reporting concerns to senior staff.
* Social & Emotional Support: Providing companionship, combating loneliness, and organising or participating in social activities.
* Environmental Care: Ensuring a clean, safe, and tidy environment, including light cleaning and laundry.
Why apply? You'll enjoy:
* A competitive hourly rate paid weekly
* Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
* Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
* Access to out-of-hours assistance whenever you need it
* Help keeping your Enhanced DBS certificate up to date
* The option to work locally in Bournemouth or explore other opportunities across the UK
* The chance to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a rewarding setting
To succeed as a Care Assistant, you'll need:
* Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant
* An Enhanced Adult DBS (in date or on the update service)
* Full Care Certificate (15 modules) dated within 1 year.
If you're looking for your next step as a Care Assistant in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas we'd love to hear from you.
Job Number CA / INDEDUCARELocation BournemouthRole Care Assistant
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