We are looking for Care Assistant to join our teams to lift the lives of clients and their families.
We provide care assistant roles to people in their own homes. We have part time and full time roles. You must have a car for this role.
You will be responsible for delivering exceptional care to our clients.
Typical day to day duties may include companionship, personal care, medication administration, moving & handling and support with eating and drinking. This includes supporting people to go to the toilet so it is important you are comfortable with this.
But care is so much more than just practical tasks. You will also be working with people to understand their passions and help them achieve them. You will help them go out and about and really get to know them so you can lift their lives and they can lift yours.
Your work as a health care assistant really important and we believe it’s time someone cared for carers. That’s why all our staff get access to an industry-first benefits package.
This includes
– Discounts on your petrol at Morrisons Fuel and Shell and more
– Discounts on your weekly shop at Tesco, Asda, Aldi and more
– Discounts on shopping at ASOS, Addidas, Argos and more
– Free online GP appointments
– Free mental health support
We also know that you want to build your career, and we are serious about progression. That’s why all our staff get access to a comprehensive e-learning package that you can access for free anytime you like.
Requirements:
- Driving is essential. You must have a car.
- The health care assistant should have a Minimum 6 months care experience is preferred but not essential
- The health care assistant will be required to work alternate weekend availability is required
- The health care assistant should have a smartphone with access to data to use our technology
- The health care assistant should have passion for care
- The health care assistant should have strong written and verbal communication skill
- SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE IF ALREADY IN THE UK
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- UK visa sponsorship
Interview Questions for Care Assistants
Here are some interview questions you can use to assess a potential care assistant’s suitability for the role:
General Questions:
- Why did you choose a career in caregiving?
- What experience do you have in providing care for individuals?
- Can you describe a challenging situation you’ve faced in a caregiving role and how you handled it?
- How do you handle stress and pressure in a demanding environment?
- What are your strengths and weaknesses as a caregiver?
Specific Questions:
- How do you ensure the safety and well-being of the individuals in your care?
- Can you describe your approach to providing personal care, such as bathing, dressing, and toileting?
- How do you communicate effectively with individuals who have communication difficulties?
- What is your understanding of medication administration?
- How do you handle sensitive information about the individuals you care for?
Behavioral Questions:
- Describe a time when you had to adapt to a change in your routine. How did you handle it?
- Tell me about a time when you had to deal with a difficult or uncooperative family member. How did you resolve the situation?
- Can you describe a time when you went above and beyond your job duties to help someone?
- How do you handle conflict with coworkers?
Additional Questions for a Care Assistant in a Dementia Care Setting:
- What is your understanding of dementia and its different stages?
- How do you approach providing care for individuals with dementia?
- Can you describe your experience in using validation therapy or other techniques to support individuals with dementia?
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