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.