Care Assistant - Barnoldswick, United Kingdom - Veesupportservices Ltd
Description
'''Job Overview:We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Care Assistants to join our team. As a Care Assistant, you will provide essential support and assistance to individuals in need of care. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of others.
Responsibilities:
Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
- Physical tasks include: washing, dressing, bathing and feeding clients, including those with special needs arising from physical or mental deterioration
- Social duties include: talking to and motivating clients, helping clients to maintain contact with family and community, assisting with shopping, and organising group social activities
- Assisting in the creation of a supportive and homely atmosphere where clients can achieve maximum independence
- Cooperating with domestic staff to best meet the personal needs of the client
- Where appropriate, contributing to the establishment records, including support plans
- Escorting clients outside the establishment as required, e.g. to hospital, opticians etc
- Attending relevant training courses as agreed with the management staff
- Acting in a general supervisory capacity with students and volunteers
- Assisting with laundry duties and care of client's items including emptying and cleaning commodes, making and changing beds, cleaning and tidying lockers
- Caring for the dying and attending to the needs of the deceased person and their relatives
- Assisting management with the administration of medication
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required
- Compassionate and patient demeanor
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Reliable transportation to travel to client's homes
- Must pass a background check
Job Type:
Temporary contract
Contract length: 1 month
Salary:
£7.87 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (required)
- Home care: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- DBS (required)
- NVQ Level 2 in Direct Care (required)
Work Location:
In person
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