Job Title: Care Companion
Location: Christchurch, BH23 2UG
Salary: GBP12 per hour
Job type: Full Time, (Part time available too) Permanent role
Working Hours: Day Shift, 36 hours per week x4
We are looking for warm and compassionate Care Companions to join our beautiful Fairmile Grange in Christchurch.
As a Care Companion (Days) you will be an essential part of our dedicated team, working alongside Care Partners and Registered Nurses to deliver personalised care. Your role will involve providing practical, physical, social, and emotional support to our residents. With sensitivity and respect, you will ensure that each individuals needs and wishes are met, while communicating effectively with family, friends, and healthcare professionals.
Whether you are an experienced carer or new to the care sector, we are here to support your growth. At Fairmile Grange, we provide comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities, empowering you to thrive in your career in care. As part of our ambitious and expanding company, you will have the chance to make a real difference, while being supported by our excellent Team at Fairmile Grange.
Flexibility is key in this role, as it will involve working every other weekend.
The role:
To assist in the delivery of care, planned and assessed by Care Partners and Registered Nurses by directly providing practical, physical, social and emotional care.
Supporting all residents in a manner sensitive to each individuals needs and wishes, acknowledging their rights and beliefs at all times.
Main duties and responsibilities as Care Companion:
* Provide and deliver a high standard of nursing, care (i.e. washing, mouth care, toileting, manual handling and mobility), recognising and meeting the specific needs of residents.
* Support residents who may have a wide range of differing requirements and whose needs may range from companionship and domestic support to personal care.
* Join and assist in hobbies or crafts, daily Wellbeing activities, entertainment, and home events.
* Write and maintain accurate records of care daily, maintaining fluid balance and dietary charts, recognising, recording and reporting all adverse findings to nurses.
* Support nutritional needs of residents by assisting with feeding and drinking, reporting on concerns about dietary intake to nurses.
* Accompany residents to appointments.
* Assist in the care of maintaining skin integrity over pressure points, recognising and reporting all adverse findings to nurses.
* Communicate with family, friends and other healthcare professionals on the residents behalf.
* Act as a mentor to new Care Companions participating in induction programmes, and on:going development of their practice.
Skills and experience you need as a Care Companion:
* A positive and friendly attitude is essential.
* You actively demonstrate good communication skills.
* You have a caring and empathetic approach to work.
* Flexibility is required, the role will include working every other weekend.
* Care experience is desirable however not essential.
Benefits:
* Salary from GBP12 per hour and enhanced pay for bank holidays
* Funded learning opportunities : from Care Companion to Registered Nursing Associate.
* 28 days annual leave per annum inclusive of bank holidays.
* Paid breaks and Free uniform and Free meals whilst on shift.
* Recognition and Rewards programme.
* *GBP1000 Welcome Bonus Terms and conditions for Welcome Bonus: GBP500 after 6 months successful service (subject to completion of probation), followed by a further GBP500 after 1 years successful service).
* Workplace pension scheme.
* Long Service Awards.
* Career Progression Opportunities and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Refer a Friend Scheme: Our refer a friend scheme gives employees the opportunity to earn up to GBP500. GBP50 awarded after a friends successful first day of employment and GBP450