If your boiler breaks have you got the cash to have it repaired? Would an extra income help for those unseen emergencies?
This large care home is split over two sites and are looking for Care Assistants with a grounded knowledge in Care and willing to deliver a high standard of care with the support of the existing team of Carers. This home caters for elderly residents with Dementia related illnesses and Illnesses associated with the Elderly.
You will be expected to take part in the daily activities of the home, encouraging the residents to take part. You will also be expected to manage your time effectively and part of your role will be sitting with the residents talking and having a cuppa!
Key Responsibilities
• Assisting with personal care, ensuring their comfort and hygiene needs are met, ensuring the dignity of all residents.
• Follow individualised care plans precisely to meet the physical and emotional needs of each resident.
• Completing logs and reporting any issues as they arise.
• Work effectively and professionally alongside the existing care team.
What We Are Looking For
• Previous experience in a residential or elderly care setting is essential.
• An empathetic, patient, and highly motivated attitude towards care.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle sensitive situations with empathy.
• Excellent organizational skills for managing essential paperwork.
For this role, you must have;
– A least 3 months experience in an Elderly Care environment
– A DBS dated within the last 6 months, registered on the update service, if not we can perform a DBS on your behalf at a cost of £49.50
-Up to Date relevant mandatory training in Moving and Handling, Infection Control and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults and ideally the certificates to show for this or we can assist you to access online training platforms.
– Referenceable work history covering the past 2 years
– The Enthusiasm to make a difference
*Please note that we do not offer sponsorships*