Care Assistant
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2018-04-08
Care Homes
Job Title: Care Assistant
Job Setting: Care Home / Nursing Home
Job Role: Carer / Care Assistant / Care Support Worker
Date Posted:
09 Mar 2018
Job Location:
Stockton-on-Tees
, Durham
Salary:
£7.50
7.50
per hour
Hours: Part Time
Contact Name: Sue Oxley
Description
Mariposa Care are looking to recruit enthusiastic, highly motivated
Care Assistants to join our team at Cherry Tree Care Home in Stockton.
This role combines care and friendship to both residents and their
families in order for them to retain their dignity and individuality.
We have vacancies available to work both Days and Nights.
Hours – 24 hours per week
Pay- £7.50 per hour
Benefits
- 20 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
- Refer a Friend Incentive
- Membership of Perkbox
- Free Uniform
- Pension Scheme
What the role involves:
- You will work under the guidance of a Senior Care Assistant or
Registered Nurse and have responsibility for the physical and
emotional wellbeing and social needs of our residents.
- You will attend to personal care for our residents, such as
washing, dressing and assisting with meals.
- You will pay attention to assisting residents who have limited
mobility or physical/learning difficulties.
- You will complete accurate daily records and observe care plan
needs for resident with vigilance and full understanding.
- You will promote residents’ independence and wellbeing, involving
them in daily activities alongside a high-quality standard of care.
- You will be prepared to take part in mandatory training and
maintain your professional knowledge.
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Relevant formal qualifications such as an NVQ Level 1 or 2 in
healthcare, although this may not be essential as training may be provided.
- Excellent communication skills and be able to work both
independently and as part of a team within a busy care home environment.
- To be flexible, enthusiastic and should be able to demonstrate
experience and competence in a relevant role. Experience within a
care home setting would be desirable.
- Be willing to apply for a DBS.
Skills/Qualifications:
- Previous experience desirable