Care Assistant Days
Location: Littlehampton
Hours: Full Time, 36 hours per week
Salary:
* New to Care: A£12.20 per hour on weekdays, A£13.20 on weekends, and A£14.20 for overtime (Non-Medication trained).
* Care Assistant with less than 18 months experience: A£12.30 per hour on weekdays, A£13.30 on weekends, and A£14.30 for overtime (Medication trained).
* Care Assistant with more than 18 months experience: A£12.40 per hour on weekdays, A£13.40 on weekends, and A£14.40 for overtime (Medication trained).
* Care Assistant with NVQ Level Two: A£12.50 per hour on weekdays, A£13.50 on weekends, and A£14.50 for overtime.
* Care Assistant studying or with an NVQ Level Three: A£12.60 per hour on weekdays, A£13.60 on weekends, and A£14.60 for overtime.
The Role
The care home, located in the heart of Littlehampton, is looking for a Day Care Assistant to work as part of a team providing high-quality person-centred care to the residents, ensuring their specific and individual needs are met.
All members of their care team are dedicated and have a genuine interest in those that they care for, creating a happy and safe environment within the home.
Key Responsibilities
1. Assist all colleagues in the delivery of direct care to residents.
2. Assist residents to participate in activities of daily living in accordance with care plans.
3. Assist residents in articulating their personal needs and responding to these effectively, bearing in mind communication difficulties or barriers.
4. Facilitate and participate in residents' activities.
5. Promote communication within the team.
6. Accompany residents on outings when required.
7. Follow residents' care plans and complete all recordings as required.
8. Act as a key worker to residents as agreed with your line manager.
9. Respond to calls quickly and efficiently.
10. Maintain care of equipment.
11. Be aware of the Emergency Plan and Emergency Procedures, including those relating to Fire.
12. Follow the direction given through care plan updates, care system communication, and handover meetings and/or information provided by the Senior Care Assistants and Management team.
13. Complete all mandatory training and any training required for personal or professional development as determined by the organisation and its management team.
14. Maintain residents' and the organisation's confidentiality.
15. Comply with all policies and procedures and keep mandatory training and professional knowledge up to date.
Benefits
1. Enhanced rates of pay for working weekends, Bank Holidays, and overtime
2. Sick pay benefit scheme
3. Paid breaks
4. Healthcare benefits
5. Cycle to Work Scheme
6. Home & Electronics Scheme
7. Paid DBS checks
8. Blue Light discount package (superb discounts on travel, leisure, entertainment and more)
9. Uniforms provided
10. Performance bonuses
11. Paid induction and training time
12. On-the-job development
13. Support with the Care Certificate
14. Supervision, team, and appraisal meetings
15. Qualifications sponsorship and support
16. Career pathways
17. Pension contributions
18. Long service award
19. Refer a friend scheme
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable care home, then please do not hesitate to apply.
Please note that this position is not open for sponsorship. #J-18808-Ljbffr