Location: Poynton Cheshire Salary: £11 - £14 per hour Hours: Flexible Hours Benefits: Would you like to share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence? Would you like to work within a family run business? Would you like to choose the hours you work around your own lifestyle? Principal responsibilities To assist customers who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet. To provide companionship to those that are vunerable and living alone To help customers with their mobility and with any physical disabilities To care for customers who are temporarily unable to complete their usual daily tasks To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations. To make and change beds, light cleaning and general tidying. To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up. To read and write reports and be involved in customers’ reviews and training activities. To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times. To encourage the independence of customers wherever possible. Personal attributes It is considered essential that Care Assistants possess the following qualities: Self motivated & well organised. Flexible. Caring & sensitive to the needs of others. Ability to use own initiative. Ability to communicate effectively. All candidates will have proof of right to work in UK plus agree to undertake a DBS check.