Care Assistant – Days

As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for:

Responsibilities

• Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• To assist the client in any area of their daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• To participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents’ condition.
• Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
• To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant should be willing to learn, caring in nature, and kind.
• Being reliable with a good attitude towards work is valued.
• Full training can be provided for the right applicant.
• Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly.
• NVQ2 / SVQ2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care.

Benefits

• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications (“learn while you earn!”).
• 4-weekly pay periods.
• Full training given.
• Paid induction and shadow shifts.
• E-Learning incentive scheme.
• Paid holiday.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
• Rewards scheme for all staff.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.
• To be part of the St Philip’s Care family across the UK.
• The chance to change lives.
• Option to join the people pension if not automatically enrolled.

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