Overview
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Base pay range
Location: Elm Bank Care Home, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1HW
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (33 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and alternate weekends)
Salary: £12.60
Sponsorship: Not currently available
What You’ll Be Doing
* Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
* Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, while ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
* Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
* Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or have behavioural problems.
* Assist in the promotion of continence.
* Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
* Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
* Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
* Answer Nurse call system, give assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Pass on messages promptly.
* Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of Residents.
* Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
* Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as required.
* Make and change beds, ensuring rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s waste disposal policy. Ensure the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
* Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents/Relatives (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles). Ensure the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
* Record participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement.
What We’re Looking For
* Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
* Organised, reliable and a team player
* Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
* Passionate about improving the lives of older people
* Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
* Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but personality and values are also important
What We Offer
* A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
* Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
* A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
* A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents
If you believe that respect and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us make a real difference to the lives of residents at Elm Bank.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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