Care Assistant

Healthcare Assistants urgently needed in Lowestoft

We are looking for compassionate and dedicated Healthcare Assistants to join our team. You will play a crucial role in providing support and care to our clients residents, helping them with their daily needs and ensuring their well-being.

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care: Assist residents with personal care tasks, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, while maintaining their dignity and privacy.

• Feeding Assistance: Support residents during mealtimes, ensuring they receive proper nutrition and hydration.

• Activity Engagement: Participate in and encourage residents to join in on daily activities, including arts and crafts, music sessions, and other recreational events.

• Companionship: Be a friendly face and offer companionship to residents, providing emotional support and engaging in meaningful conversations.

• Light Housekeeping: Help with light tidying and meal preparation, contributing to a clean and comfortable living environment.

• Health Monitoring: Observe and report any changes in residents' health or behavior to the healthcare team, ensuring prompt and appropriate care.

• Support Independence: Encourage and support residents in maintaining their independence and quality of life.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Experience: Previous experience essential: 3 months full time or 6 months part time paid experience is required

• Compassion: A caring and empathetic nature with a genuine passion for helping others.

• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Team Player: Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.

• Reliability: Dependable and punctual, with a strong work ethic.

• Flexibility: Willingness to work shifts, including weekends and holidays, as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary

• Supportive and inclusive work environment

• Health and Well-being program

• 24hr omnline GP access

• Discounts in restuarants, shops, days out and many more