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HCPA Ltd
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Stevenage, Hertfordshire
Care Assistant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £9.00 per hour |
Overview
Herts Good Care is a non-profit company, supporting adult care providers across Hertfordshire to fill their permanent positions. We are currently working with New Hope Community Healthcare Ltd to find a Care Assistant to join their team. Job Shift: Days, Evenings and Weekends Location: Stevenage Type of Provider: Home Care (Domiciliary) Assisting older adults living with Dementia , End Of Life Salary: £9.00 Per Hour Hours of Work: 40 Driving Required: Yes Contract Type: Full Time Contract Part Time Contract 0 Hours Contract Self-employed About the company We are a domiciliary care provider company based in Hertfordshire. We provide domiciliary care services including personal care, companionship, holiday cover, and relief cover for family carers. Our mission is to improve the quality of life of our clients through the delivery of professional service and compassionate care, ensuring comfort, dignity and respect for all our diverse clients and their families.Our aim is to deliver compassionate person-centred care to service users that focuses on promoting their well-being and maintaining independence. Why should I apply for the role of Care Assistant with this company? Earn up to £11 per hour (starting rate is £9 per hour) Various shift patterns available between 7am and 10pm Mileage paid at 25p per mile between client visits Minimum of 30 minutes with each client 20% pay enhancement on public holidays and 10% on weekends Career progression - on-the-job training, and opportunity to complete Level 2, 3 and 5 Health and Social Care Qualifications Excellent induction programme Pension Scheme Herts Rewards Refer a friend bonus Free uniform provided What does the role of Care Assistant involve? Personal Care - Support service users with their care needs in line with their individual care plan. This may include assisting with personal and intimate care as required by the individual. For example: dressing / undressing, bathing / showering, drying, skin / hair / nail / foot care, dental hygiene, assistance with toileting. Companionship - Build professional relationships with service users, assisting with their emotional, social and spiritual needs whilst encouraging independence and choice. Daily Living - Assist service users with going about their daily life, from support with medication, or preparing meals, to helping keep well. For example: prompting / administering medication, meal planning and preparation, assistance with eating and drinking, helping individuals with reduced mobility to move around, assisting with learning life skills such as cooking or budgeting, tidying, laundry, ironing, helping individuals to take care of their personal property. Community - Accompany service users accessing the community and attending their chosen activities in line with their personal care and support plan. For example: shopping and leisure activities, learning and work experience, exercise e.g. horse-riding, swimming, walks etc, visits to theatres, museums, cafes etc, and attending medical and other appointments. The list of tasks and duties is not exhaustive and may change over time depending on the need of the service. What makes the perfect Care Assistant? • Must be dedicated to providing high quality of care • Must have a caring and compassionate nature, committed to treating all service users with dignity and respect • Must have excellent communication skills, both verbally and written • Does not need experience - full training is provided • Must have a full, clean driving licence and own car or can drive company car - travelling between service users own homes. If this sounds like you, and you would like to work in a supportive team environment where you are making a huge difference each day, then please apply now. If you are interested in this position please apply today and we will call you within the next couple of days. If this is not the right job for you, we have over 200 positions which you can search and apply by visiting www.hertsgoodcare.com.