Care Assistant – Mornings and afternoons. One weekend on and one weekend off.
Winchester House Residential Home is a small care provider in Kirby Cross which provides care for 9 residents. We have a wide range of residents with varying levels of dependency and have a small, friendly team of staff who all make it a welcoming atmosphere.
We are looking for someone to join our team, provide quality care to our residents and to help contribute to our friendly, caring atmosphere.
The right candidate will have:
* Experience of working in a caring role or a willingness to learn
* Knowledge of what it takes to provide quality of care, or a willingness to learn
* Passion for making a difference to individuals
* Good communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal
* The ability to work as part of a team
* Willingness to undertake training which is required for the role.
Shifts available:
Full time, part time and bank hours available.
Responsibilities of a Care Assistant;
* Assisting the resident with bathing, grooming and getting dressed
* Providing mental and emotional support
* Promoting dignity and respect. And having an understanding of this
* Collaborating with other health care and social care professionals to provide the best possible care
* Administering oral and topical medication under the supervision of those medically trained (once training has been completed)
* Completing appropriate training (we provide training each year)
* Supporting residents with their meals
* Contributing to daily documentation such as daily notes and fluid and nutrition charts
Schedule:
* 6, 7, 12 hour and weekend shifts available.
* Weekend availability. Every other weekend
Ability to commute:
* Kirby Cross, Frinton on Sea.
Work authorization:
* United Kingdom (required)
Job Type: Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 30 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
Work Location: In person