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HCPA Ltd
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Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire
Care Assistant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £9.98 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 By Your Side Ltd to find a Care Assistant to join their team. Job Shift: Days, Evenings and Weekends Location: Hemel Hempstead Type of Provider: Home Care (Domiciliary) Assisting older adults living with Dementia, Physical Disability Salary: £9.98 to £12.08 Per Hour Hours of Work: Flexible Driving Required: Yes Contract Type: Full Time Contract Part Time Contract 0 Hours Contract About the company We have multiple places of work in the Berkhamsted area. Our calls range from one hour calls to day sits of up to 9 hours. We have flexible working arrangements to suit your availability. We do ask that candidates are available every other weekend. Why should I apply for the role of Care Assistant with this company? Fully funded training Support to carry out training and development into specialisms Mileage paid at 45p per mile School Hours available Part time and Fulltime Contracts available Uniform bonus or provided if preferred Open door policy to the office team Enrolment in the pension scheme Travel time included in hourly rate Could accept non car drivers to double up What does the role of Care Assistant involve? Help with getting up and getting ready for the day or settling in for the night, washing, bathing, and toileting. Domestic tasks such as laundry, cleaning, tidying, shopping, preparing and cooking meals and taking people out to the shops, doctors or social events. Supporting people with more complex needs such as, end of life care, supporting people with acquired brain injury, or those living with long-term conditions such as dementia. Regardless of the physical assistance provided, it is often the emotional support and connection that people receiving the support have with their care and support workers, which makes the difference to them. What makes the perfect Care Assistant? Genuine care, compassion, and respect for others Ability to display empathy and warmth to all Ability to maintain confidentiality Good communication skills Good planning skills Good timekeeping Ability to understand the role, or have previous care experience Ability to follow instructions Flexible availability to match customer needs Willing to work towards Completion of the Care Certificate Willing to work towards QCF 2 within 6 months of employment 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.