Care Assistant - Ballymoney Area

While many Care providers only pay for your contact time, we believe that you should be paid for every minute that you are being a Bluebird Care Ambassador.Providing Quality CareAt Bluebird Care Coleraine we are committed to providing the highest quality of care to our Customers enabling them to remain independent in the comfort of their own homes.We are passionate about making a difference in our Customers lives, offering reassurance to families knowing that their loved-ones are well cared for, and, we are committed to our staff ensuring that they are supported in their caring role.We appreciate that every customer is different, and this is why every day will be different.If you are passionate about providing the very best care, then could be the role for you.Roles and Responsibilities as a Care AssistantAssisting with personal care needs, including continence careAssisting with medication (prompting and administering)Assisting with meals (preparation, cooking, feeding)CompanionshipOutings (shopping, social, appointments)Light household chores & laundryEncourage Customer independence and be perceptive of their needsObserving and reporting on the Customer's health and well-beingRecord keeping in accordance with Company policyUphold safe moving and handling practicesYour Experience and Suitability for the Care Assistant RoleTo work with us, it is not essential to have previous care experience. We provide a full training and support programme to ensure you are confident in your role.We want to ensure our customers receive the very best care and to do that we need people who are naturally compassionate, caring, and patient.As a care assistant, you will support Customers to ensure that they are safe and well cared for in the comfort of their own home, and that all their needs and wishes are met whilst being treated with dignity and respect.Working as a care assistant is extremely rewarding and offers immense job satisfaction knowing that you are making a real difference in a person's life. In this role, you will build relationships with people from different backgrounds, with different personalities and lifestyles, and care needs that vary.You must have:Full and valid UK driving licenceAccess to a carRight to work in the UKGood communication skills - fluent in verbal and written EnglishBecause We Care About YouWe understand that every member of our team has their own family to care for and this is why our role offers the flexibility to work around your own home life.We have full-time or part-time positions available, but it is essential that all our Care Assistants are available to work morning, evenings & weekends as part of a rota basis.We can't care for our customers if we don't take care of our team so to make this possible, we offer:A competitive rate starting at £11.44 per hourPaid travel timeMileage allowance28 days paid holiday (pro rata)Full training induction and a 12-week mentorshipOngoing training and supportFlexible workingPension schemeFree uniformBlue Light Card SchemeCare Friends Bonus SchemeDepartment Care Assistant Role Flexible Locations Coleraine Hourly salary £11.44 - £13