Carers (Day) 33 hours

Reporting to the Senior Carer / Registered Nurse, the Care Assistant is responsible for ensuring a high level of care is provided to our residents and meets the code of conduct and company procedures.

The Care Assistant will provide and ensure the highest standards of care are achieved in all areas of the home including relationship centered care, clinical care and dementia care.

*Please note we do not currently have any sponsorship opportunities*

Care and Support

• Deliver care and support to the residents of the home, ensuring continuous assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of residents’ needs.
• Assist Senior Carers and RNs with basic nursing care to residents.
• Assist residents during meal times.
• Assist with and participate in all activities provided within the home, helping promote relationship centered care.
• Assist with ensuring care plans are regularly reviewed, updated and that they are appropriate to the residents needs and reflect the care being delivered
• To actively engage with residents in conversation and meaningful occupation related to their lifestyle choices at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.
• To respond in a timely way to residents who are distressed (calling out, calling for help, knocking or making noises that suggest the need for support) or seek assistance if you feel unable to respond appropriately.

Health and Safety

• Attend and complete all training and qualifications (statutory, mandatory and developmental) as required
• Ensure Senior Carers or RNs are informed of any incidents in the home.
• Ensure risk assessments are completed within the home and safe working practices are being followed.
• Ensure equipment and environment is safe within the home
• You will be required for this role to potentially lift heavy objects and operate lifting equipment (with training).

Qualifications/Education

• QCF Diploma Level 2 / NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (Desirable)

OR where no QCF/NVQ held:

• Willingness to work towards achievement of QCF Diploma Level 2 in Health & Social Care