We are committed to communities where older people flourish, by providing opportunities for our residents to enjoy treasured relationships, exercise choice and feel valued. Our benefits and perks for permanent and fixed term jobs include a generous pension scheme, Life Assurance, at least 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, access to retail and other discounts, subsidised gym, restaurant, free parking and much more!
The purpose of Care Assistant role is to deliver person-centred care, to meet our care home residents' physical, emotional, social, nutritional, cultural, and spiritual needs. Working with the wider care home team this role contributes to a holistic service that promotes the individual's dignity and independence and works within the regulatory and legislative frameworks.
Part time, 28 hours per week working over 4 shifts on a mixture of early and late shifts including alternate weekend basis.
Shift Times are:
Delivery of day-to-day holistic care for residents and meeting their unique needs. Duties include (but not exclusive to): personal care; supporting residents with dementia, and end of life care; changing bed linen, sorting laundry, safe disposal of clinical waste, manage stock levels and equipment such as wheelchairs.
Working with volunteers, Wellbeing Coordinator and therapy teams to provide and encourage meaningful activities.
Relationship building with a range of stakeholders, including a key worker relationship with named residents.
Assist with nutrition and food choices, serving drinks and assisting with eating/drinking.
Accurate maintenance of records relating to care and regulatory needs.
Active contribution in handovers, team meetings and supervisions.
Analyses and evaluates given information.
Challenge, or suggest new ways of working, to promote the efficiency of the unit or team.
Well-being and Values
Demonstrate interest, care and attention.
Promptly respond to or refer to team leader/line manager (as appropriate to role), issues of residents or colleagues' health or well-being.
Level 2 in Care (or equivalent qualification or experience) for Senior Care Assistants
Ability to provide effective personal care with dignity (assisting with nutrition, bathing and toileting)
Educated to GCSE (or equivalent) level to include maths and English
Awareness of older people's needs and some understanding of dementia.
Level 2 in Care (or equivalent qualification or experience)
Level 3 in Care (or willingness to work towards it) for Senior Care Assistants
Experience of working with older people, those with a disability, and/or dementia
Experience of working in a nursing home/hospital/sheltered housing/social care setting
Knowledge of basic first aid, manual handling and food and hygiene practices
Awareness of regulations/framework established in the CQC Essential Standards of Quality and Safety and the Mental Capacity Act. Training is provided.
Duties must be carried out in compliance with St Monica Trust's Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Policy.
Part time