We currently have permanent, full-time Care Assistant opportunities available in our clients' "Older Adults" independent living service in Ayr, Ayrshire. These are permanent positions, working for a respected care provider who offers the highest standards of care to both the elderly and younger adults. The service offers a multi-unit operation, caring for residents with a varying range of medical conditions. As a Care Assistant, you will be based within a newly renovated service to support older adults who have diagnoses of dementia and other age-related conditions. Within the role of Care Assistant, you will be expected to provide person-centred and outcome-focused care to residents, promoting independence and maximising skills through daily living tasks.
* Supporting service users to undertake personal hygiene tasks.
* Supporting service users to lead meaningful and fulfilling lives.
* Supporting service users to maximise their skills and encourage independence in as many daily living skills as possible.
* Supporting service users to gain new skills appropriate to individual ability.
* Supporting service users to be involved in activities of daily living such as laundry, meal preparation, room care, and accessing the local community.
* Supporting service users to make informed decisions which will be beneficial to their health and wellbeing.
* Supporting service users to build and maintain positive therapeutic relationships.
Ideally, you will hold an SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or be prepared to work towards one. Additional requirements include:
* SSSC Registration or willingness to register within the specified timescale.
* Right to live & work in the UK.
* A minimum of 1 year previous healthcare experience.
* Experience of working with younger adults.
* Ability to demonstrate initiative in de-escalation and redirection.
* A knowledge of Electronic Care Planning would be advantageous.
* Adaptable to environment and change.
* An understanding of National Care Standards & Codes of Conduct.
* Completion of all mandatory training requirements.
* A commitment to providing a standard of care that exceeds both company and industry standards.
Flexible, Permanent, Full-Time Day Shifts, 33 or 44 Hours Per Week Rota. Salary: £12.00 per hour + Enhanced Overtime Rate.
Additional benefits include:
* Fantastic Induction Programme & On-Going Training & Support.
* 28 Days Annual Leave Inclusive Of Bank Holidays.
* Additional Days Holiday On Your Birthday.
* Free Company Uniform.
* Free Parking On-Site.
* Workplace Pension Scheme.
Upon joining the team, you will be part of a care and support team who are kind and caring to all residents and visitors. It is essential you bring with you a great work ethic and sense of humour, be an individual who is able to handle a high-stress working environment, and have the ability to use initiative in situations which may require the use of de-escalation and redirection. Training in these areas is provided, though these must be adaptable to practice. We require candidates able to coordinate care tasks dependent on individual routine, adaptable to change and/or last-minute alterations in accordance with encouraging a bespoke, outcome-focused care package.
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