Care Assistant/Companion

Health & Social Care Jobs Ltd ,
Plymouth, Devon
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Salary: £10 per hour + mileage allowance + paid travel time

Overview

Becoming a Care Assistant & Companion could be perfect for you Are you looking for part-time hours and want to make a difference to someone like Catherine? Maybe you have considered Volunteer Jobs? Are you retired/semi-retired? There is no upper age limit for applications, and we have full and part-time jobs available in the Plymouth, Bude, Tavistock, Torpoint, Saltash, Okehampton and surrounding areas of Devon. You would need to be a car driver and have access to a vehicle. Catherine is 85 years old, she has lived in on her own since her husband, Eric, died 7 years ago and has always been independent. Last year, Catherine had a fall whilst out shopping and it knocked her confidence somewhat. She stopped going out and even became scared of the stairs in her own house and would often sleep on the sofa rather than go to bed. Catherine is typical of someone you would become a Care Assistant & Companion for, she still wants to get out and about, but confidence stops her, that is where you come in.You would help her with daily routines that have become harder for her but also take her out and keep her independent and doing the things she has always done. This would be things like helping her with her morning, lunchtime, or evening routine. Helping her finished getting washed and dressed. Going shopping with her on a Saturday morning or taking her to the hairdressers every Wednesday maybe? You would be doing the things that you would do for a relative or a friend, and the things we would all want when we get older. Come and join the best You could be joining an award-winning national brand who focus on a companionship led care service.They have won multiple awards over the years and have built an excellent reputation within communities across the UK. This exceptional service is different to any other care organisation in the area, providing a minimum of 1-hour home visits to a purely private client base, but the focus being on companionship.The owner was an integral part of her Mum’s care and met some amazing people which has made her so passionate to make sure that a high standard of care is provided to all older adults and to help them remain independent in their own homes for as long as possible. Benefits & Hours £10.00 per hour plus mileage allowance paid travel time waiting time. Full and part time hours available. Contracted hours are available if you can work between 16-30 hours and have some availability early mornings, lunchtimes, afternoons, evenings or a couple of hours on alternate weekends. No experience is required as excellent training is provided. Staff discount schemes and counselling service. Continuous training and support, with ongoing career progression opportunities. This is more than a job; you will be gaining a friend too Do you have a big heart?If you are excited by this opportunity, we want to hear from you. Becoming a Care Assistant & Companionto an older adult is not only rewarding, but you will be gaining a friend too Catherine is just a typical example of someone you would support. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89835980

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