Overview
We are looking for a compassionate and reliable Care Assistant to join Diana's Quality Care, providing high-quality domiciliary care to people in their own homes. You will support individuals to live independently while maintaining their dignity, privacy, and wellbeing.
As a Care Assistant, you will provide person-centred support tailored to each individual's needs. Duties include assisting with personal-centred care, medication management, meal preparation, companionship, light housekeeping, mobility support, and promoting independence. You will also monitor individual’s wellbeing, maintain accurate care records, and report any concerns to senior staff.
At Diana's Quality Care, we are committed to delivering compassionate, professional care in line with CQC standards. We welcome applicants who are passionate about making a positive difference in people's lives and who treat every individual with kindness, respect, and empathy.
Essential skills
· Compassionate, caring, and patient approach.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Ability to build trusting relationships with individuals and meet their care needs.
· Respect for dignity, privacy, and confidentiality.
· Reliable, punctual, and professional.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Good observation skills with the ability to recognise and report changes in a individual's condition.
· Ability to complete care records accurately.
· Commitment to delivering person-centred care.
· Experience supporting an individual with Parkinson's disease.
Desirable Skills
· Previous experience in health and social care or domiciliary care.
· Care Certificate or NVQ/QCF Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards one).
· Experience supporting older adults, people living with dementia, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions.
· Medication administration training.
· Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle if applicable (for when travelling between client's/service user is required).
· Enhanced DBS check (or willingness to obtain one).
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
