Hours:
FlexibleBenefits:
1. Managerial support
2. Access to training courses
3. Company progression
4. Performance related bonus
5. Company pension scheme.
Caremark Cannock are recruiting Home Care Assistants to join our team. You will assist in caring for customers in their own homes. The successful candidates will be required to travel to and from customers’ homes to undertake personal care and household duties for our customers who may be suffering from mobility problems, Dementia, end of life or they may just need some help getting back to full health after a period in hospital. We are looking for dedicated and reliable people who have an excellent work ethic and a passion for caring for people.
Necessary Skills/Qualifications
6. Good standard of spoken and written English
7. Achieved or willing to study towards NVQ2/Health & Social Care Diploma
8. Driving Licence & Own Transport
9. Excellent communication skills and a good team player
Caremark Cannock is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to equal opportunities and it is our policy that no applicant should receive more or less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, nationality, colour, ethnic or national origin, age, sex, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, creed or disability.
Additional Information
Principal responsibilities of a Care Assistant are:
Responsibilities:
10. Provide a high quality of care
11. Respect the individuality and confidentiality of each customer
12. To respect the customer’s independence and authority and to treat them at all times with fairness and courtesy
13. Ensure the health, safety and welfare of customers and themselves
14. Assisting customers to get up and/or go to bed
15. Assisting customers with personal hygiene, dressing & undressing, toileting etc.
16. Keeping customers company by day or sitting / waking night in the customer’s home at night providing personal care as required
17. Assisting customers with preparation of meals, or other food and / or beverages
18. Undertake cleaning duties e.g. dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, washing dishes etc.
19. Maintain regular communication with care manager.
Personal attributes
It is considered essential that a Care Assistant possess the following qualities:
20. Self motivated & well organised
21. Flexible
22. Caring, sensitive and supportive to the needs of others
23. Ability to use own initiative
24. Ability to communicate effectively
25. Good recording and reporting skills
26. Ability to work under pressure.
Job Type: Full-time/Part-time
Required education: Secondary education
Required experience: Providing Care – 1 year
Required licence or certification: Driving Licence