Care Assistant

Location: Swansea
Salary: Up to £13.60 per hour
Hours: Full time/Part time

Are you a unique and naturally caring person, that wants to join a brand new domiciliary care company that pays a competitive wage? If so this might just be the perfect job for you! why not apply and find out?

We have a lovely team of care assistants and we are looking to add some fresh faces to welcome to the company and support our amazing customers in the comfort of their own homes. If you haven’t provided care before, don’t worry we have you covered. We have a brand new training academy where we provide full training in person and online.

Do you have the following qualities? If so, why not apply?

• Self-motivated & well organised.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

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 Assistants is expected to include support which includes personal care, medication, light house keeping duties and shopping.

Principal responsibilities

•  To assist clients 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 clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes 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 clients’ reviews and training activities.
• To adhere to all 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 client.
• To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible

Shift Pattern

Typical shift pattern of our current runs:

7am -2.30pm
3.30pm – 10pm

Benefits:

Flexible working schedule
Company pension
Referral program
Paid travel time
Paid mileage
Uniform provided
DBS check

We will help you to develop your skills and qualifications through supporting you with NVQ/QCF level 2 and 3. We will support you with Social Care Wales registration.

**This role is a non-sponsored job**

*Due to the nature of the role females only are required*

Begin your Caremark journey today, apply now.