Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Care Assistant
About Ethical Homecare:
Ethical Homecare is a respected and trusted Home care company based in West Yorkshire Leeds, Providing person centred care for our clients.
We believe in taking care of our clients. We also believe in treating our staff in the same caring and compassionate way. With our family friendly attitude and manner, we strive to help you improve both personally and professionally.
Job Responsibilities For a Care Assistant:
- You will be required to travel via your own transport between clients
- Work and share experience with our team to get the best results for our clients
Help clients with day to day activities in their home
- Assist clients with dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet needs
- Help clients with mobility problems
- Help promotion of mental and physical activity of clients such as hobbies, reading, writing and taking them out
- Make and change beds, tidy rooms and carry out cleaning duties
- Cook meals, serve meals and assist if needed
- Instigate and maintain care individuals care plans
- Take part in staff and client’s meetings and in training activities as required
- Maintain home records as directed
- Administer medication when assessed competent
- Report all incidents and accidents
- Shift Pattern
Essential Requirements for a Care Assistant:
- You will need to be sensitive to people from diverse back grounds to include race, religion, faith,gender, age, sexual orientation and cultures.
- Listen and Communicate Well With users and can empathise with clients in a non-patronising matter
Desirable Requirements for a Care Assistant:
- Car Driver
- Health and Social Care Qualification Level 2
- Experience In Care
Benefits For a Care Assistant:
- Detailed induction and FREE ongoing training
- Promotion opportunities
- Bonuses and Rewards
- FREE Uniform and PPE Provided
- 28 Days Holidays
- Time and a Half for Bank Holidays
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 16-24 per week
Salary: £11.30-£11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free or subsidised travel
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: On the road
Reference ID: 001-2023-PCA