Home Care Assistant
Small, well established, independent company. We are a friendly team providing domiciliary care to elderly people in Newark and surrounding villages.
Pay:
* Travel time paid at full hourly rate from beginning to end of shift.
* Time is paid at full hourly rate from beginning to end of shift (no gaps).
* £14 per hour on weekdays, £15.50 per hour on weekends
* Mileage 35p
Shifts:
* Full time only & Part time available... 20-30-40 hours
* Alternate weekends required
* Early shifts 7am-2/3pm, Lates 3:30-9pm
* Contract guarantees minimum weekly hours & includes 28 days fully paid annual holiday
Responsibilities:
* Provide personal care and support to individuals in their homes, following care plans and support from senior colleagues
* Assist with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and meal preparation. We cover all kinds of support, from housework to end-of-life care
* Drive clients to appointments or outings as needed
* Communicate effectively with clients, their families, and healthcare professionals
Qualifications / Requirements:
* Valid driver's licence & own vehicle
* Ability to provide compassionate care
* Strong communication skills in English
* Basic literacy skills for documentation and communication
* Experience in care preferred but not essential
* Must be reliable, patient, happy to both work alone and in a team
* Experience preferred but not essential as full, paid training is provided. Must have own transport
* Be within 11-12 miles from Newark
* Female only due to client preferences
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