Responsibilities
* Ensure the highest levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting our residents, when required, for their personal care with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, as well as all other aspects of their daily living.
* Assist our residents who have limited mobility, making the best use of aids provided.
* Assist in the delivery of care for our residents at the end of their lives as well as those who have progressive illnesses.
* Observe care planning needs for our residents and complete daily updates to their care plans.
* Assist in social activities by interacting with our residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities.
* Escort our residents to and from the Care Home for appointments.
Qualifications / Personal attributes
* Enthusiastic
* Motivated
* Flexible
* Reliable
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Caring and compassionate
* Willing to learn new skills
* Work independently and as part of a team
* Approachable
* Ability to prioritise work load
* Good leadership skills
Wessex Lodge are located in Whitechurch in the borough of Basingstoke and Deane in Hampshire, England. It is on the River Test, not far from Newbury, or Berkshire. Much of the town is a Conservation Area. Because of the amount of wildlife in and near the River Test, its course and banks are designated as Site of Special Scientific Interest. Whitchurch is the Gateway to the North Wessex Downs Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Wessex Lodge offers Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for 40 people. It extends over three floors, with each of the bedrooms providing en-suite facilities, whilst some of the ground floor rooms have access via patio doors onto the substantial gardens.
EMPLOYEE PERKS INCLUDE: Excellent hourly rates - above average basic rates. Unlimited free training - access to our NEW training platform with over 100 free courses.
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