About The Role
NO SPONSORSHIP OPPERTUNITIES FOR THIS ROLE
Cottingham Manor provides both residential and dementia care for long and short stays, will include our usual facilities, such as an in-house bar, a full beauty salon and hairdressing room, cinema, a sweet shop and terraces from each floor.
The facilities will be used on a daily basis by visiting friends and family, and in our varied activities program.
We are currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant (Days)
Free enhanced DBS check*
The role of a Senior care assistant is to ensure the needs of the residents are met in a person-centred way that respects their dignity and promotes independence.
It is essential that all our staff are;
1. Flexible, caring and compassionate.
2. Positive, self-motivated and organised.
3. Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
4. Sensitive to the needs of others.
5. An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
6. Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents.
Overview of Job Description
7. To either be in overall charge of an entire speciality or to support the person in overall charge in all aspects of the management of the home.
8. To promote the philosophy of Privacy, dignity, independence, choice, rights and fulfilment for all of our clients, treating everyone with respect.
9. To support and guide Care assistants to provide personal care and support residents with a wide range of needs and disabilities.
10. To induct, train and supervise care assistants as required.
11. To safely administer medications to those in your care, using the appropriate documentation in accordance with MAR charts and Yorkare Homes policies.
12. To report and record in the appropriate manner any information considered to be important. Read and write reports in an accurate and timely fashion using the computer systems.
13. To deal with any queries or worries expressed by residents/relatives/visitors and forward on to senior managers if unable to resolve.
In return the company will offer you:
14. Competitive rates of pay
15. Free enhanced DBS check*
16. Free Uniform
17. Fully comprehensive training and development support from our In house trainer
18. Bonus for working over Christmas
19. Career Progression
20. Staff recognition awards
21. Rewards App
22. Health Scheme
23. Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals
Experience in this role is preferred.
We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates. We particularly encourage applications from individuals from groups that are under-represented in our workforce, including people from ethnic minority backgrounds, disabled people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
*Fee will be recouped should you leave within your probation period.