Overview
NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Grant House is a Residential care services for older adults and we are looking for suitably experienced, qualified, flexible and committed individuals to join our dedicated team.
Responsibilities
The post duties include supporting individuals with the full range of daily living activities, the day-to-day personal care and welfare of the residents along with Key-Worker responsibilities. The post holder will be shift lead responsible for H&S of residents and building. As part of the role they will administer prescribed medication, complete audits and devise care plans.
The post holders must be able to demonstrate awareness of the complex physical, mental and emotional needs of older adults and be able to respond in an enabling way. In addition you must have experience of working in a care setting and be able to demonstrate good team working, leadership and communication skills. Candidate must be able to work shifts on rotational basis.
SVQ 3 Desirable but training will be given.
Enquiries
Informal enquiries to: Karen Thurgo; tel: 01479872333 ; email: karen.thurgo@nhs.scot
Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
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