Care Assistant (Dayshift)
Care and Support - Haddington Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £12.10 Per Hour
Shift Type: Dayshift
Contracted hours: 22-44
Nestled among the beauty of Haddington in East Lothian, our care home provides bespoke care and exceptional living standards. With 68 residents, we offer around-the-clock specialised services encompassing Residential, Nursing, Dementia, Respite and Palliative care for older individuals.
At our home, you’ll be a key person responsible for helping us achieve an excellent standard of care for our residents - you’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home.
What You’ll Do
1. Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible.
2. Personalized Care: Follow and support each resident’s personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs.
3. Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals.
4. Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction.
5. Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment.
6. Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells.
7. Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met.
8. Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day.
About You
Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred.
Experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills.
Passion: You’re genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service.
Values: You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do.
Our care home is part of Care Concern Group; a market-leading, family-owned care group operating close to 80 homes across the UK. We are passionate about creating fantastic care homes for our residents to live in and a supportive and fun environment for our team to work in.
If you’re ready to bring your dedication and passion for care to a role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Submit your CV to our recruitment team and take the next step in your rewarding career as a Care Assistant.
Benefits
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid PVG
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
Job Info
Job Title: Care Assistant (Dayshift)
Company: CV-Library
Location: Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh
Posted:
Closes: Jan 18th 2025
Sector: Medical, Pharmaceutical & Scientific
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time #J-18808-Ljbffr