Care Assistant (Bank shifts) required for family run Care home in Largs
We require experienced care assistants for our highly regarded care home in Largs. The home is well established with good Care Inspectorate grades, and has great links and a fabulous reputation within the local community.
Responsibilities
We are looking for someone who can deliver all aspects of personal care to residents including washing, bathing, assisting with the serving of meals and ensuring an interesting dining experience, but someone who also has the desire to make a valuable contribution to enrich the lives of our residents and become part of a committed and caring community
Requirements
* Familiarity with care home environments and care plans
* Strong communication skills to interact effectively with residents and their families
* Basic IT skills for documenting and reporting care activities
* Ability to work with empathy, patience, and compassion in a care home setting
The key to joining us as a bank member of staff is your ability to be flexible, as you will be asked to attend shifts to cover at short notice, for sickness, holiday and for times when we are extra busy
We can offer training opportunities that will enhance your career
You will be required to undergo a PVG membership (Disclosure Scotland) check
We are not a Corporate Provider, we are small company where each of our homes is as individual as the people who live there, looked after with love and kindness by the people who work there
This job would provide a great start for someone who is looking to start a career in Health and social Care, and could lead to further opportunities within the organisation
Job Type: Zero hours contract
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Benefits:
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* Health & wellbeing programme
* On-site parking
* Store discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Largs: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* SSSC registration (preferred)
Work Location: In person