Now hiring

Care Assistant in Lewisham, Brockley, New Cross, Peckham @ Home Instead

GBOnsitePart-timeJob reference REF16802T
Apply with ResuMinder

Opens on the employer's site

About this role

COMPANIONSHIP SERVICES

Basic function

To provide professional companionship services

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Offer companionship and conversationMonitor diet and eatingProvide medication remindersStimulate and encourage through a variety of activitiesArrange appointments, activities and outingsOrganise mail and write lettersAssist with walking (lending an arm to steady)Accompany to appointments and social events

HOME HELP SERVICES

Basic function

To provide professional companionship services and also the following

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

Run errands/collect prescriptions etcProvide light housekeeping/complete laundryMake beds/change linenOrganise and tidy cupboardsPlan, prepare and tidy away mealsAnswer the doorAssist with pet careHelp with shoppingPERSONAL CARE SERVICES

Basic function

To provide professional companionship services and also the following

Primary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following

Help with bathing, dressing and groomingHelp with continence careAssist to eat and drinkProvide dementia/ Alzheimer careProvide respite/ convalescence care Training and support is provided. Experience working in care would be a benefit.

You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a caregiver. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.

As a care professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.

If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 0208 057 7770

We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.

This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process

Skills

Health Care ProviderEntry LevelHospital And Health Care

Ready to apply?

Install the ResuMinder extension and we'll auto-fill the application in seconds — no rewriting.

See how your CV scores