Care Assistant

CareMed Recruitment are looking for Carers with:

• Good understanding of the principles of care
• Ability to follow procedures set out by the home and by law
• Suitable experience and qualifications (see below)
• Effective communication skills - especially a good and empathetic listener
• A caring nature - this really should be work you choose to do
• Respect for people who are dependant and vulnerable
• Comfortable interacting with people from all areas of the community
• Able to use personal initiative when required to do so
• A team worker able to establish effective working relationships with co-workers
• Flexibility and adaptability to respond to changing demands and requirements
• Committed and reliable - people will depend on you to be there
• Ability to cope with change and pressure
• Good planning skills
• Level-headed and patient

Qualifications

Experience counts for a great deal.  Our care workers must have at least 12 months experience in a care role, have a NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or have a Degree or qualification at the same level in Care.

Preferably candidates will have up to date training in Moving and Handing, Food Hygiene, Fire Awareness and Basic First Aid.

Please call to make a appointment