Care Officer
Previous Care Experience is required for this position.
QCF/NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care is essential. QCF/NVQ Level 2 but working towards a Level 3 is also acceptable.
We are a well-established Care Home group with 6 Care Homes and have been operating in Pembrokeshire for over 30 years.
We are looking to recruit individuals who have a genuine interest in working with older persons and could provide a positive attitude to meeting the needs and choices of individuals in our care.
The main purpose of this Role is to support the management by undertaking tasks and checks in order to ensure that high standards of care are delivered.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
* To assume the responsibility of Officer in Charge as directed by Senior Management
* To help train junior members of the team in all aspects of their work
* To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents
* To attend staff meetings and training as directed by Senior Management
* Due to the nature of the work, this post is deemed to require an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. This will be paid for by the Company.
* Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toilet. Assist a senior member of staff who has been assessed as competent with medication administration.
* Make and change beds; tidy rooms and do light cleaning.
* Inspect, launder and mend residents' clothing.
* Cook meals, serve meals; assist residents at meal times if required; wash up utensils.
* Answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone; greet visitors.
* Read and write reports in case notes
* Take part in staff meetings and also in training activities as directed.
* To perform other such reasonable duties as may be required.
For those wishing to pursue a career in Care we will support you with further training which will include all mandatory training, plus extra such as QCF level training to support personal development.
Please copy the link below into your web browser and complete the online application form and submit.
Some other Benefits:
* Paid Breaks
* Paid Handovers
* Onsite Parking
The successful applicant will be required to work shifts.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £15.42-£15.89 per hour
Expected hours: 36 per week
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Care Assistants: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person