We are looking for Care Assistants to support our clients care homes in the Bournemouth area on a temporary basis.
About the role:
Personal Care: Assisting with showering, bathing, dressing, grooming, and incontinence care.
Mobility Support: Using hoists, wheelchairs, and aiding in movement, transferring, and repositioning.
Health Monitoring: Administering medication (if trained) and monitoring vital signs like weight, temperature, and blood pressure.
Meal Assistance: Preparing or serving meals, assisting with feeding, and monitoring hydration.
Documentation: Updating resident care plans, maintaining daily logs, and reporting concerns to senior staff.
Social & Emotional Support: Providing companionship, combating loneliness, and organising or participating in social activities.
Environmental Care: Ensuring a clean, safe, and tidy environment, including light cleaning and laundry.Why apply? You'll enjoy:
A competitive hourly rate paid weekly
Flexible shifts to suit your lifestyle
Ongoing support from a dedicated consultant
Access to out-of-hours assistance whenever you need it
Help keeping your Enhanced DBS certificate up to date
The option to work locally in Bournemouth or explore other opportunities across the UK
The chance to work with fresh, seasonal ingredients in a rewarding settingTo succeed as a Care Assistant, you'll need:
Previous experience as a Care Assistant or Healthcare Assistant
An Enhanced Adult DBS (in date or on the update service)
Full Care Certificate (15 modules) dated within 1 year. If you're looking for your next step as a Care Assistant in Bournemouth and the surrounding areas we'd love to hear from you.
Job Number │ CA / INDEDUCARE
Location │ Bournemouth
Role │ Care Assistant
Platinum Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Salary description
£12.91 - £15.00 per hour