About this role
At Cedars Care Home, we have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis, working 3 x 12-hour day shifts each week from 8.00am to 8.00pm. You must be flexible with your availability and work alternate weekends.
Purpose of Role
As a Care Assistant, you will show warmth and support to residents, helping to promote independence and dignity, and positively enhance their lives. If you have knowledge and experience caring for elderly people, come from a caring background, and have a genuine love and understanding of older people, this job could be for you.
Key Duties
* Provide a high level of care to residents ensuring their wellbeing
* Provide personal care, maintaining hygiene
* Accurately record observations, inform the Senior Nurse of any changes, and respond accordingly
* Support residents to maintain independence
* Identify and assist with residents’ needs
* Serve meals
* Assist residents as necessary
Requirements
* Ideally, you will have some experience in the healthcare sector; training will be provided
* Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3 is desired but not essential
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends
* Caring personality
* Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written
Benefits
* Full induction training
* Discounts at major high street retailers
* Industry-recognised training (including NVQ Levels 2 & 3)
* Free uniform
* Comfortable staff rooms
Our philosophy is to create a secure, relaxed, happy, and homely atmosphere for residents and staff. We specialise in providing quality nursing and residential care for the elderly. We are part of the Canford Healthcare group of homes.
If you would like to join our successful team, please select “apply now” and forward your CV.
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