Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Hours : Flexible / Agency / Ad Hoc

Location : Barry, Penarth and Cowbridge

Pay rate : Up To £15.32 an hour (PAYE - not via umbrella)

Holiday pay is separate, NOT inclusive of your hourly pay. i.e. £12.50 + holiday pay

What you'll be doing :

Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the nursing homes. The position offers long days, night (wakes) shifts and split shifts (AM / PM)

Your role would be to provide support and care to elderly residents within the residential homes. As an elderly care assistant, you will support elderly residents whilst supporting their daily needs and maintaining their safety and independence. Additionally, you will support elderly individuals with their mental health, dementia, learning disabilities and physical health through support, inclusion, personal care and everyday needs.

Through working as part of a team, you will provide the highest quality of care to residents with the care home along with treating residents with respect for their choices and preferences.

Some residents may require assistance with personal care needs which may include bathing / showering, toileting, dressing etc. We require someone with strong communication skills as some of the individuals supported may use non-verbal communication.

You will be aiding to promote independence, aiding to develop life skills and encouraging individuals to get involved with a range of...