Care Assistant
About us
Right At Home Croydon is a small friendly provider of care at home. We are supportive, social and inclusive. Our goal is to provide the best quality care with a carefully selected and well trained team.
Our work environment includes:
- Regular social events
- Relaxed atmosphere
- Flexible working hours
- Safe work environment
- On-the-job training
- Casual work attire
- Growth opportunities
Job Summary:
We are seeking compassionate Caregivers to provide essential assistance to individuals in need in the community in their own homes.
An ideal candidate has experience in elder care with a focus on patient care and dementia care.
Equally a candidate with no experience, but with a caring nature, reliability and communicates well is welcome and encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with activities of daily living, including personal care , meal preparation, and medication reminders in their own home
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Help with light housekeeping tasks and maintain a safe environment
- Sometimes accompany clients to appointments or outings as needed
- Monitor and report any changes in client's health or behaviour
Requirements:
- Must have the right to work in the UK – Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship.
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Must hold a full and valid UK or EU/EEA driving license and have access to own vehicle
- Caring nature
- Reliability
- Working patterns required are Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday
- Availability required from 07:45am until 1pm and 4:30pm to 09:30pm
- Willingness to learn new skills, with full training given
- Ability to drive and accompany clients when necessary
- Good communication skills and a compassionate attitude towards those in need
- Join our team of dedicated caregivers and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.
- You must live locally to Purley, South Croydon so you can maximise your working time and minimise your travelling.
What we offer our Care Assistants:
- Premium hourly rates and additional mileage pay (£13.15 - £18.00ph)
- Earn up to £250 working weekends.
- Flexible shifts close to home
- Access to high-quality training and ongoing support to make sure you are comfortable and confident in your role
- Access to further learning such as the Care Certificate, complex care and NVQ
- Generous referral award scheme
- Continuity of the same clients
- Pension scheme
- Career progression and ongoing support
- Blue card discount scheme
Duties will include:
- Motivating Clients to get the most out of their day
- Personal care
- Administering medication
- Assisting Clients with washing and dressing
- Shopping
- Housekeeping
- Meal preparation
- Taking Clients for appointments or outings
Right at Home Croydon covers the following areas: Coulsdon, Purley, Kenley, Selsdon, New Addington, Croydon and Addiscombe.
Do you have what it takes to become a part of our amazing team? If so, apply today or call the Recruitment Team on 07508 537 952
Right at Home is an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of personal or protected characteristics.
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