Bank Care Assistant
We are looking for dedicated Care Assistants who are passionate about providing excellent care to older people in our care home.
Additional Information:
Expected to cover shifts for sickness and holidays
Required to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays as necessary.
Flexibility due to 24/7 service operation
Job description subject to review and changes in consultation with the post holder.
What we offer
Employee Development programme
Career progression opportunities
Free parking
Referral Bonus
Employee of the Month
Free Uniform
Company Pension Scheme
Competitive Hourly rate
About The Role
MAIN DUTIES:
Main Duties
Support independence and dignity in all aspects of care delivery including personal care, dressing and assisting with meals.
Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans
Support residents with emotional and social wellbeing and encourage participation in leisure activities
Complete paperwork accurately and within agreed timescales
Maintain confidentiality
Attend team and individual meetings as required
Work effectively with team members to deliver customer care
Share knowledge skills, and information to enhance customer experience
Committed to professional development
Encourage challenge of harassment or discrimination
Level of DBS disclosure required: Enhanced
Required Criteria
Previous experience of working with people in a residential/ Dementia care home
Has a caring and compassionate nature suitable for working with vulnerable adults
Able to record customer information and update records
Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
Has appropriate training/qualifications e.g. Care Certificate and Level 2 qualification in care
Willing to undertake any training/qualifications required to support the Care Assistant role
Desired Criteria
Experience of supporting people with End of Life care
Has a working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and Data protection.