Care Assistant

Zinnia Care ,
Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
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Zinnia Care is offering an exciting opportunity for you to work for us as a care assistant. We are a small home care agency providing support to individuals in their own homes in St Albans. The needs of the individuals we support vary but many are elderly, some live with dementia, and/or physical or learning disabilities. Our company goal is to provide the highest standards of care, as we would expect to be cared for ourselves. We are looking for you to join the team as a care assistant to provide person-centred care to our clients based on their individual needs and put a smile on their faces. Why work for us: - Earn £8.50 per hour on weekdays and £9.25 per hour on weekends - If you have Level 2 qualification/experience in care, you will then start at 9.00 per hour on weekdays and £10.00 on weekends - If you have Level 3 qualification/experience in care, you will then start at 9.50 per hour on weekdays and £10.50 on weekends - The pay scale increases based on length of service, experience and qualifications - 1.5 pay on bank holidays - You will be paid mileage between clients for drivers - Work close to home - Various shift patterns available – morning, evenings, weekends – just let us know your availability - Full time and part time contract available - Apprenticeship opportunities available - We are dedicated to develop you and can provide training to help you progress - Team building days - Free uniform - Refer a friend bonus scheme - Become a Care Academy Affiliate and have access to discounts, offers and deals from Herts Rewards - Pension scheme enrolment - Paid holiday - On call support 24/7 - Company car - Paid shadowing What does the role involve? You will be helping our clients to live their lives as independently as possible in their own homes, supporting them to make choices about their care, be involved and have a voice. You will help them with their everyday living, this may include: • Daily Living – Assist clients with going about their daily life, from support with medication, to preparing meals, and helping them to keep well. For example: prompting/assisting or administering medication, meal planning and preparation, assistance with eating and drinking, helping individuals with reduced mobility to move around, assisting with life skills such as cooking, budgeting, tidying and laundry. • Community – Accompany clients accessing the community and attending their chosen activities in line with their personal care and support plan. For example: shopping and leisure activities, exercising, attending medical and other appointments. This can include liaising with health care professionals. • Companionship – Build professional relationships with clients, assisting with their emotional, social and spiritual needs whilst encouraging independence and choice. • Personal care – Support service users with their care needs in line with their individual care plan. This may include assisting with personal care as required by the individual. For example: supporting to get dressed, supporting to use the toilet, support with bathing, shaving, skin, hair, foot care and dental hygiene. This list of tasks and duties is not exhaustive and varies from client to client, depending on their individual care plans and their requests for their own care. What kind of person are we looking for? • If you have a caring and compassionate nature, and really want to make a difference to someone’s quality of life then this role could be right for you • You do not need experience as we will provide full training and inductions to ensure you are fully confident before providing care on your own • Due to visiting individuals in their own home, we do prefer drivers, although we have some shifts where you are able double up or walk between calls • If you can commit to working shift patterns between the hours of 7AM and 10PM and have a willingness to do some weekend work then we want to hear from you If you are interested in this vacancy and please apply now or call us on 01442234780. Part-time hours: 0-48 per week Job Types: Full-time This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89633527

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