Job description:
Home Name: Lincoln Manor
Location: Lincoln, LN5 8FG
Contract Type: Permanent
About the company:
Our homes provide a range of care and support services for our residents, some of whom live with dementia.
St Marys colleagues make a major difference in residents' lives, providing the highest standard of person-centred care and support, to help maintain their independence.
Care Assistant duties to include but not limited to: -
* To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team to achieve required standards.
* To ensure residents retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Home /Unit.
* Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, when required with personal care and all other aspects of daily living.
* Assist residents with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toileting.
* Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of residents.
* Assist residents who need help during meal times helping with serving of food / drinks as requested / required.
* Perform light housekeeping tasks.
* Observe, monitor and record residents physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff.
* Encourage residents to participate in social and recreational activities.
* Promote safe working practice and ensure the good reputation of the Home.
A St Marys Care Assistant has:
Fantastic people skills:
Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong relationships and show empathy and compassion
A Caring nature:
An enthusiastic person-centred approach with a genuine passion for improving people's lives daily.
A Team Player attitude:
Do you work well in a group of likeminded people?
Adaptability:
The role of a care assistant is very fast paced; can you think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situations?
No experience? No problem:
St Marys Care will provide a comprehensive induction program and training plan to ensure you are fully prepared to begin your new career within the St Marys family.
St Mary Care homes are great environments in which to work. "To care for those who once cared for us the highest of honours." It takes a special kind of person to care and this could be you.
St Marys Care Offer
* Competitive Pay Rates
* Paid DBS
* Professional Training & Ongoing career progression
* Company Pension
* Refer A Friend Scheme
* Free Uniform
* Onsite Parking
* Staff Recognition Program
* Free Blue Light Card
St Marys are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
All Successful candidates will be subject to screening including an enhanced DBS check and be able to provide at least 2 employment references including their most recent employer. All employees will be expected to adhere to company policy's including Safeguarding
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
* English (preferred)
Work Location: In person