CARE ASSISTANT
(EVENING & WEEKENDS)
Locations: Coventry & Birmingham
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We are looking for passionate, hardworking and dedicated Care Assistants
Deliver care to elderly people in their own homes and provide
care and support in their day to day living.
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Shift Patterns:
Monday - Friday
6pm - 10pm
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Saturday - Sunday
7am - 10pm
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Closing Date: ongoing
JOB DESCRIPTION
Experience in Care is preferred but not essential as full training will be given.
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The Minimum requirements are:
Aged 18+
Driver with own vehicle preferred (But not essential)
Be willing to complete training offered including:
The Care Certificate
Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care.
First Aid
Moving & Handling
Two references, one of which must be either your current or most recent employer.
An enhanced DBS
Weekly Covid-19 Testing
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The tasks you may be required to undertake include:
PERSONAL CARE
• Washing/bathing/showering a person’s body and hair.
• Mouth care such as the cleaning of dentures and teeth.
• Dressing.
• Toileting which may include changing continence pads and dealing with catheter and stoma bags.
• Helping them to eat and drink.
• Helping them with their personal appearance.
• Prompting or administering their medication.
• Meal preparation.
• Emptying commodes and urine bottles.
DOMESTIC CARE
• Laundry.
• Cleanliness of the house such as washing up, hovering, dusting, cleaning bathrooms and kitchens.
• Generally making sure service users are comfortable and warm.
SOCIAL CARE
• Collecting pensions and prescriptions.
• Shopping.
• Talking and listening.
• Escort Duties.
• Sitting Services.
• Activities such as reminiscence, dominoes, reading letters etc.
• Assist service users to participate in cultural and religious activities.
SUPPORT DUTIES
• Organise appointments to doctors, dentists, opticians etc
• Ensure access to the wider community and maintain links with family and friends
• Participate in social functions in the community e.g. Day Care, Library visits
• Offer assistance with access to and understanding of benefits.
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Benefits for being a care support worker:
Competitive rates of pay
Experienced and professional 24/7 support
Flexible shifts
Access to continuous professional and personal development
Being part of a friendly team in a fast-growing organisation
Free Uniform
APPLICATION FORM
Please complete the following form to apply.