Job Detail

Caremark has been supporting people to live independently in their homes since 2005. Our aim is to provide excellent home care to all regardless of gender race or social standing. Our purpose is to support everyone to continue to live independently in their own homes and have a fulfilled life.

We have various full and part time Care Assistant jobs in Hitchin, Hertfordshire to provide a range of home care options to our clients including companionship care, personal care, dementia care, respite care, overnight care, reablement care, live in care, and palliative care.

Benefits of Working for Caremark

• Competitive industry hourly pay.
• Paid mileage of 35p per mile between client visits.
• Free study towards NVQ Level 2 and above in Adult Social Care.
• Earn £150 for employee referral and be eligible for further awards for carer of the month and year.
• Early Pay App to access up to 20% of your pay in advance of payday.
• Participation in company events.
• All employees of Caremark North Herts and Stevennage are entitled to pension and annual holidays.
• Discount vouchers from Care Professional Academy.
• Blue Light Discount Card.
• On site parking at the office and parking permits when visit customers.
• Paid ongoing training and development.

Principal Responsibilities of a Care Assistant

• Show up with a smile to provide companionship and build trust with customers.
• To assist clients who need help getting up and going to bed in the morning and evenings, including dressing and undressing, washing, bathing and going to the toilet.
• To help clients with their mobility and with any physical disabilities, including incontinence and use of personal aids and equipment.
• To care for clients who are temporarily sick and need bed nursing and help with feeding etc.
• To provide care and support for clients who are terminally ill.
• To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities of clients through talking, outings, reading, writing, hobbies and recreations.
• To make and change beds, light cleaning, emptying commodes and general tidying.
• To inspect, launder and mend clients’ clothes.
• To set tables and trays, prepare and serve light meals, clearing away and washing up.
• To read and write reports and be involved in clients’ reviews and training activities.
• To adhere to all Caremark’s policies and procedures at all times.
• To report either to the Field Care Supervisor or Care Manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.
• To encourage the independence of clients wherever possible.

Personal attributes:

It is considered essential that Care and Support Workers possess the following qualities:

• Self motivated & well organised.
• Flexible.
• Caring & sensitive to the needs of others.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Ability to communicate effectively.

Locations Covered

• Letchworth - 18:00 - 22:00
• Hitchin - 18:00 - 22:00
• Stevenage - 07:00 - 11:00 & 18:00 - 22:00

Licence/Certification:

• UK Driving Licence (required)