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Community Health Care Assistant - Full time, Worthing
Client:
Guild Care
Location:
Worthing, United Kingdom
Job Reference:
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Job Views:
6
Posted:
22.03.2025
Expiry Date:
06.05.2025
Job Description:
Health Care Assistant - Community-based
Location: Worthing, West Sussex
Salary: £25,140 per annum plus enhanced bank holiday rate and paid mileage (based on experience and qualifications)
Working Hours: 7 am—1 pm or/and 4 pm—10 pm
You will be required to support in the community every other weekend.
We are looking for individuals with a caring nature, strong communication skills, a clean driving license, and access to their own transport. Joining our supportive, values-driven team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while being part of an organization that fosters growth and development.
As a Community Health Care Assistant, your primary responsibilities include offering exceptional care and practical assistance to clients in their homes. This involves cleaning, preparing meals, companionship, and personal care, all while following safe working practices and respecting the privacy and dignity of clients.
Key Responsibilities
Practical Assistance: Support clients with meal preparation and food-related tasks. Provide domestic help as needed, including shopping, medication administering, ordering and collecting.
Promote Well-being: Encourage mental and physical activity for clients to enhance their quality of life.
Administrative Duties: Accurately record time sheets and care plans. Make verbal or written reports to the Homecare Office as required.
Personal Care Support: Assist clients with personal care, ensuring hygiene and comfort. Maintain cleanliness of personal care items and hygiene areas.
Training and Development: Attend training sessions, team meetings, and supervision sessions. Work towards a QCF (NVQ Level 2) in care and the Care Certificate for CQC registration.
Compliance and Safety: Follow Guild Care’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety regulations. Wear the provided uniform and ID badge during work.
Professional Conduct: Act as a role model in providing good care practice and effective communication with clients and colleagues. Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested to meet organizational needs.
What Kind of Person Are We Looking For?
* Ability to communicate effectively in English.
* Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.
* Ability to work well as part of a team.
* Ability to travel between clients.
* A satisfactory DBS check.
* Experience in care work, particularly personal care.
* Experience working with older people or in dementia care.
* Evidence of QCF (NVQ Level 2) in care, or a willingness to work towards it.
Closing Date
Wednesday 2nd April, 2025
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