Care Assistant inManchester Area inManchester Area PUBLISHED 1 MAY 2024
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Driving or assisting the client to travel to appointments or social outings.
South Manchester Care provide Personal Care to those who need help at home. We can assist with washing, dressing, bathing, showering, hair washing, oral hygiene, continence management, toileting, catheter/stoma care, skin care, laundry, bed changing
Responsibilities:
- Provide basic home care, such as meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry.
- Bathe, dress, and groom the patient.
- Explain activities of daily living and provide help as needed.
- Restock patient's medications.
- Manage medications and assist in monitoring for drug interactions.
- Follow care plans and coordinate care with other health care professionals.
- Enabling the client to take prescribed and over-the-counter medication safely
- Assisting with personal care
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Driving or assisting the client to travel to appointments or social outings
- Help with food shopping and meal preparation
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.50-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
South Manchester Care provide Personal Care to those who need help at home. We can assist with washing, dressing, bathing, showering, hair washing, oral hygiene, continence management, toileting, catheter/stoma care, skin care, laundry, bed changing
Responsibilities:
- Provide basic home care, such as meal preparation, cleaning, and laundry.
- Bathe, dress, and groom the patient.
- Explain activities of daily living and provide help as needed.
- Restock patient's medications.
- Manage medications and assist in monitoring for drug interactions.
- Follow care plans and coordinate care with other health care professionals.
- Enabling the client to take prescribed and over-the-counter medication safely
- Assisting with personal care
- Provide companionship and emotional support
- Driving or assisting the client to travel to appointments or social outings
- Help with food shopping and meal preparation
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.50-£13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Commission pay
- Loyalty bonus
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
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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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