Job Description - Care Assistant (Bank)
Introduction
We are seeking a Care Assistant to join our team at The Highgate Care Home, located at 12 Hornsey Ln, London N6 5LX. The home has a CQC rating of Good and offers a salary of £12.80 per hour.
Care Assistant (Bank)
This is a bank contract with day and night shifts available.
About the Role
As a Care Assistant, you will be at the heart of our purpose to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives. You will provide person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice, and be part of a team dedicated to delivering the highest standards of care.
Key Responsibilities
* Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
* Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.
* Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.
* Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
* Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements.
What We're Looking For
* Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.
What We Offer
* Flexible working patterns to fit around you
* Comprehensive induction (fully paid)
* Free meal on every shift
* DBS Check and Uniform provided and paid for by Bupa
* Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK
Why Bupa?
We are a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are all driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world.
We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, we champion diversity, and we understand the importance of our people representing the communities and customers we serve. Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, and we aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role.
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