Care Assistant

Description

• House duties may include, fitness support, Health awareness programmes, cooking, laundry, vacuuming, ironing and other housework. In addition, our customers require support when attending medical appointments, collecting prescriptions as well as offering home from hospital support.
• Attending all relevant and compulsory training to continually improve skills and understanding.
• Liaising with family members where required.
• Encouraging customers to be as independent as possible in all daily activities, including personal care and exercise.
• Respecting customers right to dignity and privacy.
• Visiting village & community customers daily, following their personal care plan which will include providing personal care and supporting them with day-to-day tasks. These could include getting in and out of bed, washing and bathing, help with dressing, assisting mealtimes and preparing drinks, preparing the administration of medication and continence care.

Requirements

• Use of company mobile and use of an app to manage schedules and keep in contact with the care team
• Full compliance of Safeguarding policies and behaviours.
• Good knowledge of the local area
• Ability to prioritise and manage time effectively along with being adaptable where needed to meet different customer requirements
• Personal presentation and hygiene should be to a high standard including cleanliness of uniform provided and ensuring jewelry, nails and hair are in line with company policy
• You will be based within the community, so we would prefer for you to have a driving licence and access to a vehicle.
• Good level of written and oral English
• Ability to accurately complete electronic daily logs to reflect the care plans and follow any medication instructions

Benefits

• Company pension scheme, with a 5% company contribution
• Free membership to our employee discount portal with access to discounts at all major retailers.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme
• Free uniform and a lot more…
• Guest suites at staff rates at all of our luxury villages nationwide
• Excellent training programme in place including mandatory training and the option to undertake your NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care.
• Audley will also fund the QCF level 2 diploma in Health and Social Care,
• Free membership to our Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme
• Flexible working hours meaning that you’re able to carry on with commitments outside of working life.
• 28 days holiday (inclusive bank holidays)
• The Audley Academy will support anyone who is new to care, with a full induction programme and support with the completion of their care certificate.
• 50% discount on food and drinks at all of our restaurants nationwide
• 45p per mile paid to cover any travel and petrol costs.

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance