Care Assistant
Location: Stevenage
Salary: 13.65 - 14.25ph
Hours: Shift Patterns
Caremark has been supporting people to live independently in their homes since 2005. Our aim is to provide excellent home care to all regardless of gender, race or social standing. We offer a range of home care options including companionship, personal care, dementia care, respite care, overnight care, reablement care, live‑in care, palliative care and children’s care.
Principal Responsibilities Of a Care Assistant
* Show up with a smile to provide companionship and build trust with customers.
* Assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing, bathing and toileting.
* Help clients with mobility and any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
* Provide care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding.
* Provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
* Promote mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, hobbies and recreations.
* Make and change beds, light cleaning, empty commodes and general tidying.
* Inspect, launder and mend clients’ clothes.
* Set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clear away and wash up.
* Read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews and training activities.
* Adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
* Report significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager.
* Encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.
Personal Attributes
* Self‑motivated and well‑organised.
* Flexible.
* Caring and sensitive to the needs of others.
* Use own initiative.
* Communicate effectively.
Benefits of Working for Caremark
* Competitive hourly pay.
* Paid mileage of 35p per mile between client visits.
* Free study towards NVQ Level 2 and above in Adult Social Care.
* Earn £150 for employee referral and eligibility for further awards for carer of the month and year.
* Early Pay App to access up to 20% of your pay in advance of payday.
* Participation in company events.
* All employees of Caremark North Herts and Stevenage are entitled to pension and annual holidays.
* Discount vouchers from Care Professional Academy.
* Blue Light Discount Card.
* On‑site parking at the office and parking permits when visiting customers.
* Paid ongoing training and development.
Working Hours
* 07:00 am – 11:00 am
* 07:00 am – 03:00 pm
* 07:00 pm – 07:00 pm
* 12:00 pm – 10:00 pm
* 03:00 pm – 10:00 pm
* Weekdays & weekends available.
Locations Covered
* Letchworth
* Hitchin
* Baldock
* Royston
* Stevenage
* Knebworth
Licence / Certification
* UK Driving Licence (required)
Apply for this Position
Please complete the apply form on Caremark’s website and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
We can only accept applications from candidates who already have the eligibility to work in the UK and who own their own vehicle and have a valid UK driving licence.
Contact
Caremark North Hertfordshire and Stevenage, Suite A (2) Arden Press House, Arden Press Way, Letchworth Garden City, Hertfordshire SG6 1LH
enquiries.northherts@caremark.co.uk
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