We are looking for a Care Assistant to join our home. Suitable to cover 7.30am-2.30pm/2.30pm-9.30pm shifts ranging between Monday to Sunday. Would need like experience in a Health or Social care setting working with older people. A relevant NVQ Level 2 qualification or equivalent would be desirable, but training shall be given to the right candidate. Training such as Manual Handling would also be advantageous.
* Ability to communicate and interact well with residents and others .
* To be able to read, write and work with numbers to a good standard.
* Good basic care planning skills .
* Ability to work on own initiative and under pressure in a diverse and changing environment .
* Demonstrate an empathy and understanding of the needs of older people.
* Ability to carry out all aspects of the role to a high standard at all times.
* Ability to effectively to actively participate in the delivery of care to the residents to ensure that their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs are met and ensuring dignity, choice, independence and respect.
* The job revolves around helping clients with their immediate needs such as washing, dressing and maintaining their hygiene.
* To include appropriate liaison with residents, relatives, deputy/manager and relevant staff.
* To ensure residents choice and independence is respected through appropriate risk management involving all parties and ensuring accurate up to date record keeping.
* Encourage residents to be involved in the Home.
* Welcome and encourage and assist with their participation in activities so that they can participate and remain emotionally and intellectually stimulated.
* Assist as required with social functions that take place at the Home.
* Support and work closely with families and friends offering them professional and emotional support, sensitive to individual need
* To effectively work as a team with other support care staff.
* To attend appropriate training and development sessions as agreed .
* Assist staff to complete relevant documentation as directed.
* To follow appropriate procedures in the event of accidents/ emergencies e.g. fire.
* We are a 15 bedded care/Dementia home.
* Ranging from £12.21 /£14.00 to the right candidate depending upon age.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21-£14.00 per hour
Work Location: In person