Hours:
FlexibleBenefits:
1. Managerial support
2. Access to training courses
3. Company progression
4. Performance related bonus
5. Company pension scheme.
You would be responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You would be expected to travel to the customer’s home and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and Caremark.
The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family. For instance, you may be providing help with bathing and dressing or domestic support.
Principal Responsibilities
Your role would include helping customers with tasks such as:
6. Help with washing & dressing
7. Shopping & meal preparation
8. Prompting with medication
9. Support with daily routines
10. Respite services
11. Socialising and leisure activities
12. Helping customers access the community
What we look for
It’s important to us that all Caremark Assistants have the following qualities:
13. Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
14. Caring and sensitive
15. Flexible
16. Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
17. Good communicator
Summary of role
Caremark Cannock Chase and South Staffordshire are looking for professional and reliable Care Assistants to join our team based in Cannock.
Caremark Cannock Chase and South Staffordshire offers:
18. A full training induction programme prior to starting
19. Flexible working shifts, 6am to 2.30pm OR 3.30pm to 9.30pm
20. Competitive hourly rates of pay
21. Career progression
22. Generous holiday entitlement
23. Pension scheme
24. Plus full access to NVQ qualifications and NCFE qualifications
25. Pay travel time and fortnightly mileage
26. Full and Part time drivers required.
Additional Information
Principal responsibilities of a Care Assistant are:
27. To assist customers who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet
28. To help customers with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment
29. To care for customers who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc
30. To provide care and support for customers who are terminally ill
31. To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations
32. To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying
33. To inspect, launder and mend customer’s clothes
34. To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up
35. To read and write reports and be involved in customer’s reviews and training activities
36. To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times
37. To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a customer
38. To encourage the independence of customers wherever possible. The care and support provided by Care Assistants, is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the customer’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.
Personal attributes
It is considered essential that a Care Assistant possess the following qualities:
39. Self motivated & well organised
40. Flexible
41. Caring, sensitive and supportive to the needs of others
42. Ability to use own initiative
43. Ability to communicate effectively
44. Good recording and reporting skills
45. Ability to work under pressure.
Required education: Secondary education
Required experience: Providing Care: 1 year
Required licence or certification: Driving Licence