Care Assistant (VCS)
SeeMeHired, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Care Assistant (VCS)
£16
SeeMeHired, Hitchin, Hertfordshire
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 5 days ago, 11 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: 55e1ccb2eaa24ff6b7e81072f9f82858
Location ref: Hitchin, Hertfordshire
Full Job Description
As a Community Care Assistant, you will play a key role in supporting people to remain independent in their own homes. You will provide person-centred care and assistance tailored to individual needs, helping with daily living activities, promoting wellbeing, and enabling people to live safely and comfortably within their community.,
- Provide direct care and support to clients in their homes or community settings
- Assist clients with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Administer medications according to prescribed schedules
- Monitor and record clients' vital signs and report any changes or concerns to the appropriate healthcare professionals
- Assist with meal planning and preparation, ensuring clients' dietary needs are met
- Carrying out moving and assisting techniques specific to the clients needs.
- Provide emotional support and companionship to clients, fostering a positive and nurturing environment
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of client interactions and progress -Medication Administration
A valid drivers licence and access to own vehicle is essential for this role, Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required - Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Compassionate nature with a genuine desire to help others
- Flexibility in schedule to accommodate client needs
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Herts at Home are a lead care provider working with Hertfordshire county council and we provide care for people living in their own homes in the community.
£15.53 per hour & 40 pence per mile paid mileage between your calls - Enhanced bank holiday pay
- Annual salary reviews
- Herts Rewards - Employee discount programme
- Access to Blue Light Card
- £100 Amazon voucher with our Refer a friend Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Wellbeing support
- Pension
- Paid and ongoing training & apprenticeship opportunities to gain recognised qualifications
- Career progression opportunities
- Staff recognition scheme