Oxford Street, Castleford, West Yorkshire, WF10 5DF
Care Assistant
Job Type: Permanent
Job Category: Care
Shift Type: Nights
Shift Structure: 22 to 44 hours per week - Nights available
Closing Date: 29 November 2024
Pay: £11.44 - £11.69
Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care
Care Assistants
Do you want to begin a fulfilling career in care, with excellent training and progression opportunities? At Orchard Care, we value our Care Assistants and invest in their career within our homes.
£11.44 - £11.69 per hour
Role Overview
The role of a Care Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the people living within Orchard homes. We make sure everyone is cared for with dignity, respect and they are engaged in how they receive support from our staff. You will play a key role in ensuring they engage in meaningful activities and receive the best support in line with their individual needs.
We are the proud winners of the 2023 LaingBuisson award for Excellence in Large Residential Care.
Main Duties
* To enable people to remain as independent as possible whilst providing support and assistance as per the individual’s needs, including delivering personal care such as washing, dressing, and oral care.
* Be understanding and patient towards everyone and their needs, encouraging and supporting them to participate in leisure activities as appropriate, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met.
* Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying rooms, undertaking light cleaning duties as needed, and generally assisting in ensuring that the home is kept clean, pleasant and welcoming.
* Helping to serve meals and drinks at mealtimes, ensuring meals and refreshments are presented attractively, with polite and courteous service.
* To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements relevant to the role such as Health & Safety, COSHH, and all aspects of the Care Standards Act.
Benefits:
* £11.44 - £11.69
* Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App.
* Excellent training and progression opportunities from day one.
* Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony.
* Free Uniform and car parking.
* Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support.
About Orchard Care Homes
A short walk from the centre of Castleford, with good access to public transport, Castleford Lodge is a mid-size home providing experienced care for elderly residents with a wide range of complex needs, including dementia.
Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years, committed to delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.
We believe in investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our portfolio of homes.
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