MUST DRIVE AND HAVE ACCESS TO A CAR
Reports to
Field Care Supervisor
Summary of role
- Show up with a smile to provide companionship and build trust with customers.
- 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 inspect, launder and mend clients’ clothes.
- 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.
- Clients will benefit if you apply for jobs in North Hertfordshire with Caremark, as reporting significant changes in health to the Care Supervisor or Manager is crucial.
- To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.
Benefits of Working for Caremark
- Competitive industry hourly pay.
- 75% subsidised on Costco membership
- Paid mileage of 35p per mile between client visits.
- Free study towards NVQ Level 2 and above in Adult Social Care.
- Earn £150 for employee referral and be eligible for further awards for carer of the month and year. It’s just another reason to apply for care assistant jobs in North Hertfordshire with Caremark.
- Early Pay App to access up to 20% of your pay in advance of payday.
- Participation in company events.
- All employees of Caremark North Herts and Stevenage are entitled to pension and annual holidays.
- Discount vouchers from Care Professional Academy.
- Blue Light Discount Card.
- On-site parking at the office and parking permits when visiting customers.
- Paid ongoing training and development.
Personal attributes
It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:
- Self-motivated & well organised.
- Flexible.
- Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Locations Covered
- Our North Hertfordshire locations include Letchworth, where you can apply for care assistant jobs in North Hertfordshire with Caremark.
- Hitchin including Codicote, Great Offley, Lilley, and Pirton
- Baldock
- Royston and surrounding villages including Barley, Reed and Barkway.
- Stevenage
- Knebworth
- Welwyn Village
Licence/Certification
- UK Driving Licence (required)
If you have a UK Driving Licence, you can apply for care assistant jobs in North Hertfordshire with Caremark today.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: £13.65-£14.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Do you live in or within 20 minutes of the job's location?
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
