Care Assistant in Lewisham, Brockley, New Cross, Peckham

Company DescriptionHome Instead is the world's leading provider of non-medical care and companionship services for older people. With minimum visits of one hour, award winning training and an excellent reputation we are immensely proud of the quality of care we provide. We match our CAREGivers to our clients based on mutual interests and hobbies to help build bonds of trust and enables us to provide personalised support. Job Description COMPANIONSHIP SERVICESBasic functionTo provide professional companionship servicesPrimary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Offer companionship and conversationMonitor diet and eatingProvide medication remindersStimulate and encourage through a variety of activitiesArrange appointments, activities and outingsOrganise mail and write lettersAssist with walking (lending an arm to steady)Accompany to appointments and social eventsHOME HELP SERVICESBasic functionTo provide professional companionship services and also the followingPrimary responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Run errands/collect prescriptions etcProvide light housekeeping/complete laundryMake beds/change linenOrganise and tidy cupboardsPlan, prepare and tidy away mealsAnswer the doorAssist with pet careHelp with shoppingPERSONAL CARE SERVICESBasic functionTo provide professional companionship services and also the followingPrimary responsibilities include but are not limited to the followingHelp with bathing, dressing and groomingHelp with continence careAssist to eat and drinkProvide dementia/ Alzheimer careProvide respite/ convalescence careQualificationsTraining and support is provided. Experience working in care would be a benefit. You do not need any experience or particular qualifications to become a caregiver. However, it would be useful to have some experience of working in a care setting or interacting with older people. This could be personal experience of caring for a family member or voluntary experience. You will have a passion for supporting others and pride yourself on delivering an outstanding service. You will be reliable, trustworthy and respectful. You will enjoy building professional friendships and comfortable in spending time in the company of others.Additional InformationAs a care professional, you will receive industry leading training, great rates of pay and excellent support.If you're looking for work which is extremely rewarding and satisfactory and have a high-degree of flexibility to meet our clients' needs, we would love to hear from you. Please click on 'I'm Interested' or alternatively, contact us on 0208 057 7770We encourage applications from all sections of the community as we want to reflect the neighbourhoods in which we work. Home Instead is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This role is subject to DBS enhanced disclosure.This role is UK based and the right to work in the UK will need to be established as part of the recruitment process