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Care Assistant Apprentice

Hants Healthcare Ltd
Pay: £220.00 - £260.00
Location: Hampshire Southampton United Kingdom
Category: Entry Level
Available from: Mar 2019
Finishes on: Ongoing Position
Type of work: Full Time, Indoor & Outdoor
Job reference: E02808273
2019-02-15 2019-03-16

Job Description

Vacancy Description



Your working week will be varied and being a domiciliary role you will be entering clients' homes. Typical roles and responsibilities will include: 




  • To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities

  • To know and understand the care and support of the Client

  • To undertake the tasks detailed in the Client’s care and support plan using a person centred approach and in the least intrusive way

  • To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client and not foster dependent behaviour

  • To provide input into the care and support plans of Clients by regularly feeding back to the Field Care Supervisor

  • To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night

  • To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower

  • To assist Clients to dress and undress

  • To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails

  • To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene

  • To assist Clients with their medication at the agreed level of support and as detailed in their Medication Care Needs Assessment

  • To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements

  • To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management

  • To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly

  • To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Client

  • To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Clients

  • To provide companionship to the Client, actively talking and listening to them about their interests

  • To help the Client to maintain contact with their family and friends

  • To accompany the Client on trips into the community

  • To assist the Client to manage their personal affairs

  • To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Client, whilst respecting the Client’s choice and rights


Personal Qualities :

  • Reliable

  • Conscientious

  • Patient

  • A flexible approach

  • Supportive and encouraging



Skills Required :

Successful applicants will display the following skills: 




  • Excellent written and spoken English

  • Good interpersonal skills/communication skills

  • Self-starter

  • Punctual



Future Prospects :

  • You may be offered the opportunity to take a permanent position upon completion of the apprenticeship, if available


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