Join Our Caring Team as a Care Assistant

Location: In the following Locations/Post Codes: Felixtowe IP10, Ipswich IP10, Saxmundham IP17 Salary: From £11.50 per hour Hours: Minimum 7 hour shifts, maximum 14 hours per day About Us: Join our dedicated team at Homecare Gurus, where we prioritize compassion, integrity, and high-quality care. We are committed to creating a supportive environment for both our service users and our staff. If you are passionate about making a positive impact in people's lives, we want you to be part of our family. Main Duties: As a Care Assistant, your responsibilities will vary based on the needs of our service users. Key duties include: * Personal Care: Assisting with personal hygiene, toileting, and managing incontinence, including changing pads and handling catheter bags. * Support with Eating and Drinking: Encouraging a balanced diet and appropriate eating methods tailored to each service user. * Mobility Assistance: Helping with movement and physical activities, using aids like hoists when necessary. * Domestic Duties: Performing light cleaning tasks, emptying bins, and washing as requested. * Record Keeping: Maintaining accurate records, including MAR charts for medication, log books for visits, and care plan updates. * Promoting Independence: Empowering service users to do as much as they can for themselves, providing support only when needed. Desired Skills & Qualities: We are looking for compassionate individuals who embody the following qualities: * Empathy, Honesty, and Integrity: Demonstrating genuine care and ethical behaviour in all interactions. * Safeguarding: Protecting service users from harm and following our "whistleblowing" policy to report concerns. * Respect and Dignity: Delivering person-centred care that honours the individuality of each service user. * Companionship: Engaging with service users through conversation, listening, and encouraging stimulating activities. * Accident and Incident Reporting: Promptly reporting any incidents to the appropriate staff member. * Health Promotion: Understanding infection prevention, dementia care, and providing emergency first aid when necessary. * Effective Communication: Maintaining clear communication with service users, colleagues, and supervisors. * Punctuality: Arriving on time to ensure seamless care delivery. Why Join Us? * Competitive salary and benefits package * Supportive and inclusive work environment * Opportunities for professional development and training * The chance to make a real difference in the lives of others Apply Now! If you are dedicated, compassionate, and ready to make a difference, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to join our team at Homecare Gurus