Care Assistant

Home Instead Senior Care ,
Lichfield, Staffordshire

Overview

Job Description

We are looking for people with kind, compassionate hearts who want to make a true difference to the quality of life for our clients to join our team in Lichfield as a CAREGiver. As a CAREGiver, you will provide a variety of non-medical services to help them keep independent in their own home. The role might involve taking a client out shopping, attending social or community events, attending Doctors appointments, preparation of meals and housework, assisting with personal care such as washing, drying and brushing a clients hair, help getting in and out of bed, assisting to wash and dress but above all being a good companion and a friend to help support our client's individual needs and lives. You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a CAREGiver. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others. Qualifications: You do not need any specific qualifications, as you will receive our industry leading training, but if you have any relevant ones that is great. Our CAREGivers come from all generations you just need to be kind, empathetic and willing to commit to enhancing the lives of our clients. A Full UK Driving License and access to a car would be beneficial as our clients like to be taken out Ability to be able to work every other weekend(not all weekend, just part time!)