Are you a compassionate and committed Healthcare Assistant looking for flexible work opportunities? We are recruiting caring professionals to join our growing team, with ad-hoc shifts and long-term placements available in care homes throughout the county of Somerset including areas such as Taunton,Yeovil, Minehead & Wells.
The ideal candidate will provide high-quality care and support to individuals in need, ensuring their comfort, dignity, and well-being. As a Care Assistant, you will work closely with clients to assist them with daily living activities and provide emotional support:
Responsibilities
- Assist clients with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Help clients with mobility and physical activities, ensuring their safety at all times.
- Support clients in meal preparation and feeding as required.
- Monitor and document clients' health and well-being, reporting any changes to the appropriate personnel.
- Engage clients in social activities to promote mental stimulation and emotional well-being.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for clients by adhering to health and safety standards.
- Build trusting relationships with clients, providing companionship and emotional support.
- Collaborate with healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive care for each client.
Qualifications
- Previous experience (6 months minimum) in a care or support role is essential.
- A genuine passion for helping others delivering high-quality care.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Good organisational skills with attention to detail in maintaining records and documentation.
- We have shifts available for days (earlies, lates & longdays),nights and weekends
