Care Assistant
Location: Halifax
Salary: £12.45 per hour @0.45p per mile
Hours: Part-time, Full Time, Evenings, Weekends
Overview
We believe, caring for someone and knowing you are changing the lives of people in your community is one of the most rewarding careers. Whether you have been in care for years or looking for a new career in care, we have a team to fully support and train you so you’re ready to make a difference.
Responsibilities
* Meet the support requirements of our customers in a way that respects the individual and promotes independence.
* Travel to the customer’s home and assist with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and Caremark.
* Provide the type of support no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family, e.g., help with bathing and dressing or domestic tasks.
* Help with washing & dressing, shopping & meal preparation, prompting with medication, support with daily routines, respite services, socialising and leisure activities.
* Help customers access the community.
Qualifications & Qualities
* Must have a driving licence and access to a car for work; availability to work alternate weekends.
* Self-motivated, well-organised, reliable, caring and sensitive, flexible and committed to high standards of care.
* Good communicator.
Benefits
* Competitive starting salary
* Realistic career progression
* Free comprehensive training and development
* Paid shadowing
* Paid mileage
* Flexible hours around you
* Experienced support in the field and in the office
* Ongoing paid training, development and supervision
* Uniform provided
* 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
* Be part of a care passionate team
Additional Information
Calderdale – covering Halifax, Elland, Sowerby Bridge, Hebden Bridge, Todmorden, Ryburn Valley, Hipperholme, Brighouse, Siddal, Greetland, Barkisland, Illingworth, Rastrick, Holmfield.
Contact us to learn more about joining Team Caremark Calderdale.
Application
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Caremark Home Care in Calderdale
Caremark Calderdale, The Clock Tower/F1 Design Studio, Shaw Lodge Mills, Shaw Lane, Halifax, HX3 9ET
Reach us at Calderdale@caremark.co.uk.
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