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.