Care Assistants. Glasgow. Kilmarnock. Dundee. Perth. £13phr
Job Description
The role of a Care Assistant can be challenging but is ultimately highly rewarding. Care Assistants provide care for people who require additional support, enabling them to continue to live independently for as long as possible.
If you’re interested in the role of a Care Assistant, why not skip ahead and apply for one of our positions at C & S Recruitment today? It’s easy to apply and only takes two minutes! You will need to have previous experience in care, we also provides all the training you’ll need.
Roles and Responsibilities:
A Care Worker’s primary duties include providing physical care and support to their patient. Their daily duties can include:
- Assisting the patient with bathing, grooming and getting dressed
- Handling household tasks like grocery shopping and laundry
- Preparing and serving meals at the appropriate time
- Administering oral and topical medication under the supervision of medical personnel
- Providing mental and emotional support
- Making recommendations to family members and healthcare personnel on the plan of care
- Organising suitable recreational activities for the patient
- Collaborating with other health care and social care professionals to provide the best possible care
A Care Worker provides support to an individual who requires care on a daily basis. They are responsible for assisting with daily tasks, thereby improving the quality of their lives. Care Workers work with children, the elderly and people with physical and learning disabilities. Their work schedule may include weekends, evening shifts and round-the-clock care.
Care Workers can be hired directly by the individual who needs them, or outsourced from a home care agency. They work in private residences, care homes and communities. In some cases, they may need special training to work with specific kinds of patients.
Care Worker skills and qualifications
A successful Care Worker candidate will have various prerequisite skills and qualifications including a mix of excellent communication skills, empathy and a strong desire to help people. They also typically have skills that include:
• Empathy and sensitivity
• Tact and discretion
• Excellent communication
• Customer service and interpersonal
• Thoroughness and attention to detail
• Ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• Good team spirit
• Ability to take the initiative
Care Worker experience requirements
Typically, Care Workers need to have one to two years of experience to be qualified for this position. Previous experience working in a home care, hospice, hospital or charity is useful. Apprenticeships and volunteer work provide good opportunities to acquire some work experience. Mid-level Care Workers need to have three to five years of experience, while Senior Care Workers should have over five years of experience in the positions.
Familiarity with health and safety best practices, first aid, patient moving and handling and end of life care are also useful. Experience working with individuals with disabilities is necessary.
