Shona Speaking Care Assistant – 20 hours
Shona Speaking Care Assistant – 20 hours
Sponsorship is Not Being Offered for this Role
We are looking for a caring, reliable and compassionate Shona-speaking Care Assistant to join our team in North Hertfordshire, starting from 20 hours per week, with opportunities for additional hours. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about supporting people to remain independent, safe and comfortable in their own homes.
As a Shona-speaking Care Assistant, you will provide high-quality, person-centred care while building trusting relationships with our clients and supporting their individual needs, dignity and wellbeing. If you are patient, respectful and committed to making a positive difference in people’s lives, we would love to hear from you.
About Caremark
Caremark has been supporting people to live independently in their homes since 2005. Our aim is to provide excellent home care to all regardless of gender race or social standing. Our purpose is to support everyone to continue to live independently in their own homes and have a fulfilled life. We have various full and part time Care Assistant jobs in Stevenage, Hertfordshire to provide a range of home care options to our clients including companionship care, personal care, dementia care, respite care, overnight care, reablement care, live in care, palliative care and children’s care.
Principal Responsibilities of a Care Assistant
- Show up with a smile to provide companionship and build trust with customers.
- To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
- To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
- To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
- To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
- To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
- To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
- To inspect, launder and mend clients’ clothes.
- To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
- To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews and training activities.
- To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
- To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
- To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.
Personal Attributes
It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:
- Self motivated & well organised.
- Flexible.
- Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
- Ability to use own initiative.
- Ability to communicate effectively.
Benefits of Working for Caremark
- Competitive industry hourly pay.
- Paid mileage of 35p per mile between client visits.
- Free study towards NVQ Level 2 and above in Adult Social Care.
- Be eligible for further awards for carer of the month and year.
- Early Pay App to access up to 20% of your pay in advance of payday.
- Participation in company events.
- All employees of Caremark North Herts and Stevennage are entitled to pension and annual holidays.
- Discount vouchers from Care Professional Academy.
- Blue Light Discount Card.
- 75% Subsidy on Costco Membership (after 3 months probationary period)
- On site parking at the office and parking permits when visit customers.
- Paid ongoing training and development.
Working Hours:
- Availability between 07:00am – 10:00pm Monday to Sunday
Locations Covered
- Letchworth
- Hitchin
- Baldock
- Royston
- Stevenage
- Knebworth
Licence/Certification:
- UK Driving Licence (required)
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