Overview
Apex Prime Care are recruiting Care Assistants for our Extra Care services in Portsmouth. Shifts are 7am-3pm and 3pm-10pm. We have flexible and guaranteed hour contracts available (up to 35hrs). The extra care services are Caroline Square, Brunel Court and Milton Village. You will be required to work some weekend shifts as part of your rota.
Responsibilities
* Support residents who have varying needs to live as independently as possible, with personalised care and support plans in place.
* Provide assistance with day-to-day activities, which may include housework, getting up in the morning, preparing meals, and offering a listening ear.
* Assist with medication and helping residents with washing and dressing as required.
* Be a source of human company, encouragement and support for residents and their families.
Benefits
* Pay is paid in block shifts with no travel required during your shift.
* Guaranteed hour contracts are available for those with flexible availability.
* Enhanced bank holiday rate.
* Holiday pay and pension scheme.
* Free DBS/PVG, company mobile phone and uniform provided.
* Access to our benefits & discounts platform WeCare, plus Blue Light Card Scheme discounts.
* Exclusive discounts (driving lessons, fuel, car insurance, car maintenance, cycle hire, etc.).
* Enhanced maternity/paternity and parental leave policies.
* Career development pathway including Care Certificate and NVQs; opportunity for progression.
* Wellbeing support including employee assistance programme, mental health first aiders, healthcare cash plan and free eye tests.
* Extra earnings through our referral scheme Care Friends - £500 per referral.
* Cera Tech to make caring easier.
Additional information
We’ve brought homecare into the 21st century by developing technology that streamlines administrative tasks, enhances outcomes, and allows you to focus on the most important part of your role – caring for our clients. Our predictive technology and risk alerts help care teams make informed decisions to reduce hospitalisations and the risk of falls.
Key requirements
* A passion for helping others; previous caring experience is desirable but not essential.
* You should be flexible to work various shifts, including alternate weekends.
* We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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