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We are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant (days) to professionally and thoughtfully deliver care during any span of duty, ensuring that a safe, effective and efficient care service is maintained which meets the needs of our residents. To provide care to residents in accordance with their individually assessed needs to a high standard.
You Must Have The Following Qualifications
Care Certificate
NVQ is preferred but not essential
We are looking for someone with the following experience
Experience of working with older people
Knowledge and use assessment tools
Understand care planning processes
Use of Electronic Care Planning
We are looking for someone with the following technical skills
IT Literate
Good organisational skills
Good communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to contribute to, monitor and implement changes that improvement service delivery and outcomes for residents
The ideal candidate will have these personal qualities
Ability to be flexible with regard to working hours
Builds effective and credible relationships both internally and externally
Works collaboratively with others sharing ideas and information at all times
Effectively builds trust with a consistent approach between actions and words
Has the ability to raise standards through innovation and new ideas
Will take responsibility for issues and resolve them
Able to cope in difficult situations with tact and diplomacy
Ability to build rapport and positively influence others
Ability to inspire professionalism
We are focused on making our care homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work. Because we believe that our residents deserve the very best care we can offer, we are committed to finding exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team.
We will ensure that every team member is offered the opportunity to develop their skills and to progress if desired. We believe that caring, compassionate people can find a rewarding career in helping others and it is our duty to help and encourage them to do so.
As a Care Assistant, you will be required to provide the best possible care and support (physically and emotionally) to our residents on a day to day basis. Your responsibilities will include personal care, getting ready for the day ahead, assisting with meals (food and nutrition) and providing day to day social interaction which is just as important as our resident’s physical wellbeing.
Being a Care Assistant is a busy role where our resident’s needs will be your top priority. You will be supported by a senior in charge on every shift as well as a hands on management team who are in the home each day. You will ensure all resident activity is recorded effectively (training will be provided) and any concerns are highlighted where required.
You will quickly become part of the care home family and let’s be honest, our team members are what makes our home a great place to live and work.
We are looking for individuals who have a passion for care (first and foremost) and those who are keen to be the best in the sector. You will work as part of a dynamic care team, ensuring the home adheres to the necessary requirements and procedures at all times.
Your hours of work will be 08.00 – 20.00 and you will be expected to work on a permanent rolling rota of three shifts on, three shifts off. This will equate to an average of 42 hours per week.
We Will Offer
A permanent contract of employment
A competitive rate of pay
We will support you to complete a care related qualification (if desired)
Fully funded enhanced DBS check
A job with purpose and satisfaction
Paid Breaks
Refer a friend bonus scheme
NEST Pension
This is a varied and rewarding role that will no doubt provide you with a feeling of job satisfaction. If you would like further details or would like to apply for this position, please contact us today, this could be the job for you!
Salary depending on experience & location
This job description is subject to regular review and appropriate modification.
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Seniority level Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Employment type Full-time
Job function Job function Other
Industries Nursing Homes and Residential Care Facilities
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