Job Summary
Kirsten's Care is hiring a dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant to provide essential support to elderly individuals in their own homes.
Our company promises to:-
- Give honest clear hourly pay rates for client contact time
- Pay travel time between clients homes
- Pay mileage rate per mile between clients homes
- Pay for your whole shift not just client contact time.
- Pay holidays (no rolled up holiday pay)
- Pay overtime rate when shifts are picked up
- Pay time and a half at bank holidays and double time Christmas day
- Offer an attendance bonus
- Provide clear opportunities for career progression
- Provide the Care certificate and NVQ opportunities
- Provide face to face training - not on line tick box training
- Give you your training certificates
- Provide you with real mentoring and support
- Offer a BULLY FREE work environment
Our ideal candidate
The ideal candidate will be passionate, committed, reliable, enthusiastic, fun, communicate effectively and have an excellent grasp of the English language both spoken and written. Available to work flexible early, late or school hours shifts and alternate weekends.
You will be responsible for assisting clients with daily living activities while ensuring their comfort and safety.equires a proactive approach to care, including the ability to follow care plans and adapt to the individual needs of each client.
Gender is considered to be a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010
Duties
- Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Support clients with mobility and transfers, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Prepare meals and assist with dietary needs according to care plans.
- Provide companionship and engage clients in meaningful conversations and activities.
- Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in client condition.
- Drive clients to appointments or social activities as required.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to implement effective care plans.
- Utilise IT skills for documentation and communication purposes.
Experience
- Previous experience in home care or a care home setting is highly desirable.
- Very Strong communication skills in English are essential for effective interaction with clients and their families.
- Ability to understand and follow care plans meticulously.
- A valid driving licence and access to your own car is essential to facilitate transportation of clients.
- Familiarity with IT systems and a smart phone for record keeping and communication is advantageous.
This position offers an opportunity to make a significant difference in the lives of individuals requiring assistance while working in a supportive environment. If you are passionate about providing high-quality care, we encourage you to apply.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,090.00-£28,080.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- Excellent English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
