Care Assistant inCheadle Hulme inCheadle Hulme PUBLISHED 1 MAY 2024
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Post: Care Assisant
- Salary: £22,3£26,958 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Shift times: 7.30am to 3pm / 2pm to 9pm / 9pm to 8am
- Contracted hours: full time 37.5 hours per week and part time available
Responsibilties
- personal care
- general cleaning
- reporting changes to a senior
- emotional support
- liasing with friends, family and healthcare professionals
- assisting with meals and activities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach
- Ability to work well in a team and independently
If you are intersted in this care assistant role, please apply with an updated CV as there are limitied interview slots available.
My clients resdiential childrens hospice located in Mancheser and Stcokport, are recruiting experienced carers to care for young adults with life limiting conditions who also have complex needs. Care will be provided in a family centred environment.
Post: Care Assisant
Responsibilties
If you are intersted in this care assistant role, please apply with an updated CV as there are limitied interview slots available.
Post: Care Assisant
- Salary: £22,3£26,958 (dependent on qualifications and experience)
- Shift times: 7.30am to 3pm / 2pm to 9pm / 9pm to 8am
- Contracted hours: full time 37.5 hours per week and part time available
Responsibilties
- personal care
- general cleaning
- reporting changes to a senior
- emotional support
- liasing with friends, family and healthcare professionals
- assisting with meals and activities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Empathy, patience, and a non-judgmental approach
- Ability to work well in a team and independently
If you are intersted in this care assistant role, please apply with an updated CV as there are limitied interview slots available.
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To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:
Essential Skills:
1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.
2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.
3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.
4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.
5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.
6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.
7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.
8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.
9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.
Personal Qualities:
1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.
2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.
3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.
4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
Qualifications:
While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:
1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.
2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.
3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.
Experience:
Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.
Continuous Development:
Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.
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