Community Care Assistant
Full time
Vacancies in the below indvidual areas
Oswestry, Much Wenlock, Dorrington and Pontesbury
Salary: £12.21 per hour, £12.44 per hour for weekends
Mileage paid at 30p per mile
Affinity Home care, a specialist provider of personalised homecare support to adults over the age of 18 in their own homes, operating throughout Shrewsbury, Shropshire Area. We provide a range of care and support services for vulnerable adults.
We’re seeking to recruit some great new support workers; people with the right values and attitude to work in our care service – could this be you?
About the role:
At Affinity Home Care we treat our people with the same respect, care and consideration that we show to the people we support.
The duties are varied, and no two days will be the same. The people we support are individuals, and they all deserve to be treated as such. As a care at home support worker, you will provide support with:
1. Personal Care - Assist clients with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
2. Meal Preparation - Prepare nutritious meals according to dietary needs and preferences.
3. Administration of Medication - Ensure clients take prescribed medications at the correct times.
4. Housekeeping: Perform light housekeeping duties, including cleaning, laundry, and tidying living spaces.
5. Emotional Support
6. Companionship - Provide emotional support and companionship to clients, engaging in meaningful activities and conversations
7. Transportation: Assist clients with transportation to appointments, errands, and social activities
8. Health Monitoring: Monitor and report any changes in clients' health, behaviour, or needs to healthcare professionals or family members.
9. Documentation: Maintain accurate records of care provided, including daily logs and incident reports
10. Advocacy: Advocate for the rights and needs of clients, ensuring their well-being and dignity.
You will be entitled to:
11. Accredited training giving you the knowledge and skills to deliver a first rate job
12. An employer contributory pension scheme
In addition to the above you also have access to the following great benefits:
13. Full uniform provided
14. Wellbeing support for all staff
15. Full training paid for by the Company
16. Flexible shifts
17. Great team to support you
18. Access to a mentor
About you:
Our main priority for this job role is to find people with the right attitude and behaviours to match our own! You don’t need to have previous experience in this field, nor do you need qualifications to get started – we’re happy to work with you to help you become an excellent support worker.
Above all we want someone that can show:
19. Ability to understand and share the feelings of clients, providing emotional support and understanding.
20. Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively interact with clients, families, and healthcare professionals.
21. Ability to remain patient and calm, especially in challenging situations.
22. Meticulous in observing clients' conditions and maintaining accurate records.
23. Quick thinking and resourcefulness to address clients' needs and solve issues as they arise.
24. Efficiently manage time and prioritize tasks to ensure all clients receive the care they need.
25. Adaptability to work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and handle varying client needs.
26. Ability to work collaboratively with other care workers, healthcare professionals, and family members.
27. Respect and understanding of diverse backgrounds and beliefs, providing culturally sensitive care.
28. Basic knowledge of healthcare technology and ability to use tools and equipment relevant to care work.
29. Respect for clients' privacy and the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
Interested? Apply now, a member of our recruitment team are waiting to speak with you!
A Enhanced DBS will be required for this role.
If you have a disability, a learning difficulty, a medical condition or individual need that you believe may affect your performance in selection, we'll be happy to make reasonable adjustments to our processes to enable you to perform at your best so please do let us know.
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