Health Care Assistant – Zero Hour Contract

Job title:

Health Care Assistant – Zero Hour Contract

Company

Guild Care

Job description

Health Care Assistant – Zero Hour ContractCommunity Health Care Assistant – Promoting the independence of our elderly community within their own homes!Location: Home Care, WorthingHours: Bank – zero hour contractSalary: Up to £183.84 per dayWorking Hours: 7am – 1pm & 4pm – 10pmJoin our team as a Community Care Assistant and make a real difference in the lives of individuals in their own homes. Your responsibilities will include providing personal care, meal preparation, companionship, and practical support, all while maintaining the dignity, privacy, and choice of our clients. You’ll work collaboratively with a supportive team and report any changes in clients’ conditions to ensure the best possible care.We are looking for individuals with a caring nature, strong communication skills, a clean driving license, and access to their own transport. Joining our supportive, values-driven team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of others while being part of an organization that fosters growth and development.About the roleKey ResponsibilitiesPersonal Care Support: Assist clients with personal care, ensuring hygiene and comfort. Maintain cleanliness of personal care items and hygiene areas.Practical Assistance: Support clients with meal preparation and food-related tasks. Provide domestic help as needed, including shopping, medication administering, ordering and collecting.Promote Well-being: Encourage mental and physical activity for clients to enhance their quality of life.Administrative Duties: Accurately record time sheets and care plans. Make verbal or written reports to the Homecare Office as required.Training and Development: Attend training sessions, team meetings, and supervision sessions. Work towards a QCF (NVQ Level 2) in care and the Care Certificate for CQC registration.Compliance and Safety: Follow Guild Care’s policies and procedures, including Health and Safety regulations. Wear the provided uniform and ID badge during work.Professional Conduct: Act as a role model in providing good care practice and effective communication with clients and colleagues. Undertake any other duties as reasonably requested to meet organizational needs.What We’re Looking ForEssential:Excellent communication skills in English.Ability to read, write, and perform basic mathematical calculations.A team player who can travel between clients.Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.Desirable:Experience in care work, personal care, and dementia care.Familiarity with supporting older people.QCF (NVQ Level 2) in care or willingness to pursue this qualification.Why Choose Guild Care?Competitive Salary: Your skills and dedication will be well rewarded.Purposeful Work: Join a passionate team creating meaningful change in our community.Career Development: Opportunities to grow within a supportive environment.Work-Life Balance: Flexible shifts available#INDNAbout the companyWe are Worthing’s leading and most established social care charity, supporting people to live well, enjoy life and love every day.Required CriteriaDesired CriteriaSkills you’ll need

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Mediation Skills
• Listening to patients
• Providing Care
• Administering Medicine

Expected salary

Location

Worthing, West Sussex

Job date

Wed, 22 Jan 2025 05:30:07 GMT

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