Coventry : Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Location: Coventry

Hours: Flexible

Summary Of Role: To share with other staff in meeting the personal care and support needs of customers in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes their independence. Care Assistants are expected to provide care and support similar to what a family member would offer, rather than tasks typically handled by a nurse.

Principal Responsibilities

• To assist customers who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• To help customers with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for customers who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To provide care and support for customers who are terminally ill.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of customers through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• To inspect, launder and mend customers’ clothes.
• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
• To be involved in reading and writing reports and being involved in customers’ reviews and training activities.
• To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
• To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a customer.
• To encourage the independence of customers wherever possible.

Personal Attributes

It is considered essential that Care Assistants possess the following qualities:

• Self-motivated & well-organised.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Please Note, we are not considering overseas applications on this occasion.