Care Assistant

5 days ago


Buxton, United Kingdom Steethorn Recruitment Full time

As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for:

- 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 his/her 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

As a Care Assistant it would be desirable to have:

- Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Care or Nursing Home.
- A Passion for Care of the Elderly
- SVQ 2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 22-44 per week

**Salary**: £9.70 per hour

Additional pay:

- Signing bonus

Schedule:

- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Buxton, Derbyshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Experience**:

- Care home: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

- SVQ 2 or QCF level 2 in Health and Social Care or Care (preferred)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Reference ID: care assistant/buxton


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