Overview
Join to apply for the Care Assistant role at Care Concern Group
Care and Support - Dounemount Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £12.70 Per Hour
Shift type: Days & Nights Available
Contracted hours: 33 hours
Our care home, located on the outskirts of Macduff, offers excellent Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care for 34 residents, ensuring top-quality support in a tranquil setting
At our home, you’ll be a key person responsible in helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents - You’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home.
Responsibilities
* Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible.
* Personalized Care: Follow and support each resident’s personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs.
* Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.
* Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction.
* Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
* Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.
* Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
* Spread Smiles: Bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day.
About You
* Qualifications: SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred.
* Experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills.
* Passion: You’re genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service.
* Values: You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do.
* Note: Our care home is part of Belsize Healthcare, a market-leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK.
Benefits
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid PVG
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
#J-18808-Ljbffr