Care Assistant (Residential)

About the job Care Assistant (Residential) DigiKape Resourcing is a leading recruitment agency, specialising in filling ad hoc shifts and providing temporary and permanent placements in the social care industry for both public and private sectors.DigiKape is urgently recruiting Care Workers to work within various settings and supported living accommodations.An excellent opportunity to work with an amazing company with a great reputation in providing excellent care for Elderly people. The purpose of this job is to provide personal care and general support to older people and people with dementia who need long term residential care.Accountabilities/Responsibilities:Physical tasks include: washing, dressing, bathing and feeding clients, including those with special needs arising from physical or mental deteriorationSocial duties include: talking to and motivating clients, helping clients to maintain contact with family and community, assisting with shopping, and organising group social activitiesAssisting in the creation of a supportive and homely atmosphere where clients can achieve maximum independenceCo-operating with domestic staff to best meet the personal needs of the clientWhere appropriate, contributing to the establishment records, including support plansEscorting clients outside the establishment as required, e.g. to hospital, opticians etcAttending relevant training courses as agreed with the management staffActing in a general supervisory capacity with students and volunteersAssisting with laundry duties and care of client's items including emptying and cleaning commodes, making and changing beds, cleaning and tidying lockersCaring for the dying and attending to the needs of the deceased person and their relativesAssisting management with the administration of medicationTo apply please apply to this advertisement with your CV or send it directly to DigiKape at [email protected] clearly stating the job role and location/ area being applied for.To discuss this opportunity further please get in contact with us directly on 03333396737 or email [email protected].