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.
Salary: £11.44 - £11.69
Position: Care Assistant – Day Shifts. Part-time and Full-Time Shifts available (22hrs – 44hrs per week).
The role of a Care Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the people living within Orchard homes. We ensure everyone is cared for with dignity and respect, engaging them 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.
Main Duties:
1. Enable people to remain as independent as possible while providing support and assistance as per the individual's needs, including personal care such as washing, dressing, and oral care.
2. Be understanding and patient towards everyone and their needs, encouraging and supporting them to participate in leisure activities as appropriate to their preferences, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met.
3. Support individuals and groups to outside appointments and leisure outings.
4. Make and change beds, tidy rooms, undertake light cleaning duties as needed, and assist in ensuring that the home is kept clean, pleasant, and welcoming.
5. Serve meals and drinks at mealtimes, presenting meals and refreshments attractively, with polite and courteous service, providing appropriate support at mealtimes.
6. Understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements relevant to the role such as Health & Safety, COSHH, and Care Standards Act, with a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies to maintain a safe environment.
Benefits:
1. Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App.
2. Excellent training and progression opportunities from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
3. Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognizing our dedicated staff team.
4. Free Uniform and car parking.
5. Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues.
About Orchard Care Homes:
Rated ‘Good’ by CQC, Penwortham Grange & Lodge is a purpose-built, modern and bright residential care home in Penwortham, only 10 minutes away from Preston town centre. Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr