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We are looking for dedicated Care Assistants who are passionate about providing excellent care to older people in our care home.
Additional Information:
Expected to cover shifts for sickness and holidays
Required to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays as necessary.
Flexibility due to 24/7 service operation
Job description subject to review and changes in consultation with the post holder.
What we offer
Employee Development programme
Career progression opportunities
Free parking
Referral Bonus
Employee of the Month
Free Uniform
Company Pension Scheme
Competitive Hourly rate
About The Role
MAIN DUTIES:
Main Duties
Support independence and dignity in all aspects of care delivery including personal care, dressing and assisting with meals.
Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans
Support residents with emotional and social wellbeing and encourage participation in leisure activities
Complete paperwork accurately and within agreed timescales
Maintain confidentiality
Attend team and individual meetings as required
Work effectively with team members to deliver customer care
Share knowledge skills, and information to enhance customer experience
Committed to professional development
Encourage challenge of harassment or discrimination
Level of DBS disclosure required: Enhanced
Skills Needed
About The Company
Passionate about making a difference
Here at Westward Care, we all share the same ambition – to deliver the very best care and support. It’s our aim to make a real difference, always prioritising health and happiness in everything we do. And with our on-going training and development, we’re always learning new ways of meeting the changing needs of older people.
Company Culture
Quality. We aim high when it comes to our care and our facilities. We settle for nothing short of excellence.
Respect. We give all our residents the freedom to live a full and active life, respecting their privacy and dignity, giving them the support they need to control their own lives.
Integrity. We take pride in our openness and honesty, keeping the promises we make to our residents and to each other – building confidence and trust.
Service. Customer Service defines everything about our approach to care and support. We always go the extra mile for our residents and their families.
Desired Criteria
* Experience of supporting people with End of Life care
* Has a working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and Data protection.
Required Criteria
* Previous experience of working with people in a residential/ Dementia care home
* Has a caring and compassionate nature suitable for working with vulnerable adults
* Able to record customer information and update records
* Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
* Has appropriate training/qualifications e.g. Care Certificate and Level 2 qualification in care
* Willing to undertake any training/qualifications required to support the Care Assistant role
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