Cardea Healthcare is a specialist healthcare recruitment agency providing home care services and staff into residential settings. We are currently recruiting for charismatic and friendly Care Assistant’s to work in residential and nursing settings a on a shift basis. Job Summary The main responsibilities of the job are to support the individual's living within the services to lead fulfilled lives. We care for a variety of individuals including those who are elderly/frail, physical disabilities, palliative illnesses, and end of life care. Main duties and responsibilities: * Assisting with all aspects of personal care * Encouraging participation in activities * Social inclusion * Promoting independence * Teaching life skills * Writing accurate and factual daily reports * Promoting and ensuring privacy and dignity * Working in a team and on an individual basis The following attainments and personal attributes are considered essential to the post: * Self-motivated, responsible, and able to act on your initiative * Be able to demonstrate good communication and interpersonal skills * The role involves flexible working hours, and you may be asked to work evening shifts and weekends * Be willing to travel to different locations for shift cover Benefits * Employed status * 28 days paid holiday per year – based upon an accrual relating to hours worked * P...