Withens Nursing Home is a welcoming, beautifully decorated and purpose-built care home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking DayHealth Care Assistants to join our friendly team.
Responsibilities:
* Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding
* Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group
* Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents
* Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs
* Assisting residents with mobility and support
Requirements
* A kind, caring and compassionate nature
* Passionate and keen to develop new skills
* A good listener with patience
* Flexibility, due to shift work
* Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
* Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK
Benefits
* Ongoing training and support to further your career
* A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged
* Full and comprehensive induction
* Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox*
* Company pension scheme*
* Paid annual leave (pro rata)*
* Refer a friend bonus*
* 2 free uniforms
* Parking available on site
Although we don’t require someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable:
* NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required)
* Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure
* A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment
Both permanent and part time positions are available.
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