Watford and Enfield.: Live in Care Assistant- Female

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Watford and Enfield: Live in Care Assistant - Female. This role is with Caremark Ltd. Join to apply for the Watford and Enfield: Live in Care Assistant - Female position.Location

Location: Watford and EnfieldSalary

Salary: From £700 per week, plus Food AllowanceHours

Hours: Full timeResponsibilities

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 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 meals, clearing away and washing up.Supervision of safe food preparation and storage.To read and write reports and be involved in clients'' reviews as required.To adhere to Caremark''s policies and procedures at all times.To report any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a client.To encourage the independence of clients.To liaise with professionals and other agencies as required.To undertake any working duties as required during the night as far as is reasonably practicable.To effectively communicate with other Care and Support Workers allocated to the client.To give emotional support as and when needed by the client.Support with appointments and reminders.Support with medication and promoting the client''s independence to self-administer.Support and liaise with the client''s family/carers as directed by line management.Qualifications and personal attributes

Self-motivated and well organized.Flexible.Caring and sensitive to the needs of others.Ability to use own initiative.Ability to communicate effectively.Ability to promote anti-discriminatory practice and equality for all clients.Ability to complete any required documentation within the service.A person-centred approach.We can only accept applications from candidates who already have the eligibility to work in the ..... full job details .....