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SalaryOur client iscommitted to delivering high-quality, person-centred care to help their customers enjoy the best possible quality of life in and around the Taunton area and therefore access to your own transport is essential.
As a Healthcare Assistant, you will play a crucial role in supporting their customers with all aspects of their daily living in the comfort of their own homes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide safe, reliable, and compassionate care tailored to each customer's unique needs and wishes.
- Respect and promote the dignity of each customer, ensuring care is provided with informed consent.
- Monitor and report any changes or concerns about a customer's condition to the line manager promptly.
- Maintain confidentiality of customers' personal and medical information.
- Follow care and support plans, assisting with personal care, medication, meal preparation, housework, and more.
- Engage customers in social, physical, and mental activities to promote well-being.
- Record and report care provided, changes in condition, emergencies, and other relevant information.
Essential Criteria:
- Caring, compassionate, and dedicated to anti-discriminatory care.
- Self-motivated, reliable, and punctual.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Good organisational and numerical skills.
- Ability to work alone or as part of a team, especially in emergencies.
- Willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training.
- HAVE FULL RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK (SPONSORSHIP IS NOT OFFERED-SO DO NOT APPLY IF YOU REQUIRE THIS)
- Full driver's licence with Class 1 business insurance and a current MOT (if using own car for business purposes).
- Relevant care or health qualification.
- Previous experience as a Care Assistant or unpaid carer.
- Knowledge of safeguarding procedures and health and safety matters.
- Flexible approach to working.
- People: Respect, understanding, and commitment to anti-discriminatory care.
- Performance: Customer-focused, accountable, and quality-driven.
- Passion: Care, compassion, and high standards of professional conduct.
- Pride: Energy, pace, and a 'can do' approach
- The ability to work every other weekend (rota to be discussed)
- Competitive pay rates of £12.50 per hour.
- Travel time and mileage allowance at 35p per mile.
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
- Supportive working environment with a dedicated team.
- Opportunities for career progression.
