Part Time Care Assistants – Evening and Weekends

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Deliver personal care assistance, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.

• Facilitate mobility and movement while prioritizing safety and comfort.

• Ensure a clean and safe environment in accordance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

• Engage with service users, colleagues, and healthcare professionals to maintain continuity of care.

• Respond to needs and requests with promptness and compassion.

• Assist with meal preparation and support during mealtimes.

• Keep accurate and confidential records of care, concerns, and observations.

• Work collaboratively with the care team to promote wellbeing and independence.

• Adhere to safeguarding principles and report any concerns through the appropriate channels.

• Carry out routine domestic tasks to enhance the comfort and wellbeing of service users.

⛳️ Requirements

• Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and empathetically with diverse individuals.

• Strong sense of empathy and patience.

• Dependable and punctual work ethic, especially for evening and weekend shifts.

• Physical ability to assist with personal care and mobility tasks.

• Knowledge of safeguarding principles and the duty of care.

• Capacity to maintain confidentiality and uphold privacy and dignity.

• Flexibility and adaptability to evolving care needs.

• Capability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

• Basic understanding of health and safety protocols and infection control measures.

• Problem-solving abilities and a calm response to challenging situations.

• Desirable: Prior experience in a care or healthcare setting.

• Desirable: First Aid certification or a willingness to pursue training.

• Desirable: Familiarity with person-centred care approaches and best practices in social care.

• A valid Driving Licence and access to a reliable vehicle is required.

🏝️ Benefits

• Flexible scheduling for evening and weekend shifts.

• Opportunity to gain First Aid certification or pursue relevant training.

• Engaging work that makes a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults and vulnerable individuals.