Social Care 2023-08-08 21:35:54
Temporary
£10.96 – £14.55/hour
HP22, Hulcott, Buckinghamshire
We are looking for a competent Care Assistants to care for our clients in a professional and compassionate manner. It’s an often demanding job as you will have to be available for most of the day and week. But, it can also be very satisfying and rewarding, since people who are ill, injured, disabled or elderly are thankful for high quality assistance.
The ideal candidate will be patient and friendly with excellent communication skills. You should be able to follow instructions and perform a variety of tasks to help clients.
Midweek Day – £10.96
Saturday Day – £13.00
Sunday Day – £14.05
Midweek night – £11.46
Saturday Night – £13.50
Sunday night – £14.55
Essential Certifications Required:
* Data Barring Service (DBS Required)
* Basic Life Support/First Aid
* Complaint Handling
* Conflict Resolution
* COSHH
* Equality, Diversity & Human Rights
* Fluid & Nutrition Awareness
* Fire Safety
* Food Hygiene
* Infection Control
* Handling Medication & Avoiding Drugs Errors – Level 2
* Manual Handling
* Health, Safety and Welfare
* Safeguarding (Adults and/or Children as required)
* Infection Prevention and Control – Levels 1 & 2
* Information Governance
* Lone Worker
* Mental Capacity Act 2005
* Numeracy and Drug Calculations
* RIDDOR
Responsibilities
Help clients take prescribed medication
Assist clients with ambulation and mobility around the house or outside (doctor’s appointments, walks etc.)
Assist clients with personal care and hygiene
Help clients with physical therapy exercises
Plan and prepare meals with assistance from the clients (when they are able)
Do the client’s shopping or accompany them when they shop
Perform light housekeeping duties that clients can’t complete on their own
Be a pleasant and supportive companion
Report any unusual incidents
Act quickly and responsibly in cases of emergency
Requirements and skills
Proven experience as a care assistant
Excellent knowledge of emergency response and first aid (CPR)
Knowledge of housekeeping activities and cooking with attention to dietary constraints
Willingness to adhere to health and safety standards
Respectful and compassionate
Good time management skills
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
Strong ethics
Physical endurance
High school diploma or equivalent
Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person