Day Health Care Assistant

2 weeks ago

Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom Cleaveland Lodge Full time
We are seeking Care Assistants to join our friendly team at Cleaveland Lodge Care Home in Rowhedge, Colchester.


If you have care assistant experience and want to make a real difference to people's lives then we'd love to hear from you.


For this role we are offering:

  • Full time & Part Time contracts on offer
Day shifts available
hours per week

  • 7am 2pm, 1.50pm 8pm must be able to work on weekends
  • Ongoing support with training and development
  • An identified career pathway
  • 28 days annual leave including bank holidays (pro rata for part time)

Role requirements:

  • To support each of the residents to remain as active and independent as possible within the constraints of their condition.
  • Demonstrate skill and imagination in helping residents deal with everyday difficulties arising from their memory problems or physical health.
  • Encourage and support each resident to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, which will include washing, dressing and continence.
  • Use initiative and imagination in helping residents succeed at familiar tasks.
  • Work flexibly, providing help with physical care as and when necessary to maximize opportunities for the residents to enjoy previous recreational interests, social and religious preferences.
  • Respect the residents' rights of choice, privacy, and dignity and be sensitive to each person's needs.
  • Work together with the team on goals that are directly relevant to daily life of each resident and his or her family members by implementing individualized 'active living' programmes.
  • Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships with people whose understanding is impaired and their families through good communication skills.
  • Offer many opportunities each day for residents to engage in situations with personal meaning, a sense of community, choices and fun.
  • Take responsibility by following tailored plans of assistance for mobility, communication, social interaction, nutrition and physical care.
  • Encourage residents to engage in physical exercises and activities to help increase strength and dexterity.
  • Assist residents with their mobility having received training in the use appropriate equipment and will be responsible for the safe and proper use of such equipment.
  • Work independently and show initiative at maintaining a stimulating and homely environment for each resident.
  • Complete and maintain necessary daily records painting a full picture of social engagement, activities and physical care.
  • Assist with serving meals and drinks and feed residents unable to feed themselves.
  • Respect rights for privacy and demonstrate high professional standards of propriety in their daytoday work.
  • Understand and maintain confidentiality at all times.
  • Liaise with other professionals and relatives to achieve the best outcome for each resident.
  • Attend training as required to enhance and update their skills and maintain a record of this training
  • Maintain a safe environment for other staff, residents and visitors through an awareness of statutory requirements for fire, health and safety and manual handling policies.
  • Undertake any other activities which may be deemed necessary by the senior staff in the home

COVID-19 Vaccination requirement:

  • As part of the recruitment and employment process you will be asked to confirm your COVID19 vaccination status, including if required, your agreement to be vaccinated if not yet administered and your agreement to regular COVID19 testing._
  • This is to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our residents and staff._

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract, Permanent, Temp to perm, Temporary contract, Zero hours contract

Contract length: 12 months

Part-time hours: per week

Salary:
£10.00-£10.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Employee discount
  • Onsite parking
  • Store discount

Schedule:

  • 12 hour shift
  • 8 hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

  • Safety bonus

Work Location:
One location

Reference ID:
HA1

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