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Live-in Care Assistant
You would be responsible for meeting the support requirements of our customers, in a way that respects the individual and promotes their independence. You would be expected to live in the customer’s home and assist them with daily tasks as agreed between the customer and Caremark.
The type of support that you would be providing is no different to what would reasonably be given by a member of the person’s family. For instance, you may be providing help with bathing and dressing or domestic support.
Principal Responsibilities
Your role would include helping customers with tasks such as:
- Help with washing & dressing
- Shopping & meal preparation
- Prompting with medication
- Support with daily routines
- Respite services
- Socialising and leisure activities
- Helping customers access the community
What we look for
It’s important to us that all Caremark Care Workers have the following qualities:
- Self-motivated, well-organised & reliable
- Caring and sensitive
- Flexible
- Committed to maintaining our high standards of care
- Good communicator
Benefits:
As a leading organisation in the social care sector, Caremark provides all employees with an outstanding package of benefits, which include:
- Full training and induction
- Comprehensive support and backup, both in the field and in the office, from friendly and professional colleagues
- We listen to our carer’s feedback and aim to ensure you are happy and comfortable in your working environment
- Ongoing training, development and supervision
- Excellent pay rates
- Four weeks pro rata annual leave entitlement
- Regular customers, so you can get to know each other
- Free uniform and supplies including ID card, lanyard, gloves and other protective items
- The opportunity to obtain qualifications whilst you work
- Excellent internal communication, including regular team meetings
- A real opportunity to progress to more senior positions
Care Assistant
Reports to
Field Care Supervisor
Summary of role
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. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the customer’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.
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 help customers with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
· To care for customers who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
· To provide care and support for customers who are terminally ill.
· To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreation.
· To make and change beds, light cleaning, empty commodes and general tidying.
· To inspect, launder and mend customers’ clothes.
· 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 of Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
· To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a customer.
· To encourage the independence of customers wherever possible.
Personal attributes
It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers 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.
Benefits:
- Free training
- Uniform
- Paid holiday
- Supportive environment
Care Assistant
Reports to
Field Care Supervisor
Summary of role
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. The care and support provided by Care and Support Workers is expected to include support that would reasonably be given by members of the customer’s family and is not to include tasks that would normally be undertaken by a trained nurse.
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 help customers with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
· To care for customers who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
· To provide care and support for customers who are terminally ill.
· To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreation.
· To make and change beds, light cleaning, empty commodes and general tidying.
· To inspect, launder and mend customers’ clothes.
· 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 of Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
· To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a customer.
· To encourage the independence of customers wherever possible.
Personal attributes
It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers 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.
Benefits:
- Free training
- Uniform
- Paid holiday
- Supportive environment