There are lots of different roles in healthcare to choose from. A community care assistant is one option, but what does this mean? Here, we share all you need to know!
Community care assistant roles and responsibilities
As a community care assistant, you’ll work with people in their own homes rather than in care settings, such as a nursing homes or hospitals. The role is mainly centred around providing personalised care and helping individuals to live their lives as independently as possible.
Community care assistants must be able to deliver care with compassion and enthusiasm, while contributing positively to an individual’s physical and emotional wellbeing. Those you care for could include elderly people, those with mobility issues, or individuals living with dementia.
What does a community care assistant do?
The tasks you complete will change depending on who you’re caring for. For example, some individuals may need help with washing and dressing whereas others will require assistance with cooking and moving around their homes. You may also need to prompt people to take their medication, and sometimes assist with administering this.
Following each visit, you’ll be required to complete notes highlighting what you did during your visit and any concerns or changes that might need addressing. For some individuals, especially those who live alone, you could be one of the only people they see. This makes this a very important role and one that makes a true difference to people’s lives.
What qualifications are needed?
You don’t need any specific qualifications to become a community care assistant with Newcross.
Although no qualifications are required, you’ll typically need to have:
- At least 6 months experience of caring professionally or for a loved one in the UK
- The ability to comfortably assist clients with limited mobility
- A valid moving and handling certificate
- The right to work in the UK
- A valid driving licence
Community care assistant vacancies
At Newcross Healthcare, we always have vacancies for community care assistants and would love to welcome you into our team of healthcare professionals.
As a member of our rapidly growing community, you’ll have access to the following benefits:
- Same day pay with FlexiPay: Instantly access to up to 50% of the value of your completed shifts even on weekends and bank holidays
- Wellbeing support: myHealthPlan gives you healthcare and mental health support and access to in-app virtual appointments with NHS registered GPs
- Long-term bookings: Regular hours caring for the same individuals
- Free welcome gift box and Newcross Healthcare uniform when you join
- 30,000 exclusive deals and discounts for your favourite brands across 20 categories including, groceries, fashion, and electronics
Find out more on our healthcare worker benefits and rewards page. You might also like to read about homecare for the elderly.
If you’re looking for a community care assistant to provide care to a loved one, you can find out more information on our care at home page.
