As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for:
Responsibilities
- Understanding and providing the requirements for "normal" health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
- To assist the client in any area of their daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
- To participate in holistic caring activities.
- Care for all clients' needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
- Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
- To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
- Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
- Observing and reporting any changes in residents' condition.
- Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
- To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement.
Qualifications
- The successful applicant should be willing to learn, caring in nature, and kind.
- Being reliable with a good attitude towards work is valued.
- Full training can be provided for the right applicant.
- Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.
- A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
- NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care.
Benefits
- The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications ("learn while you earn!").
- 4-weekly pay periods.
- Full training given.
- Paid induction and shadow shifts.
- E-Learning incentive scheme.
- Paid holiday.
- Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
- Rewards scheme for all staff.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.
- To be part of the St Philip's Care family across the UK.
- The chance to change lives.
- Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.
