Health Care Assistant

Enhance Healthcare are sourcing motivated and dedicated individuals who wish to join our exceptionally hardworking team at Arran View Care Home

We are offering;
38.5/44 Hours Contract

Shift Pattern: Dayshift, rolling roster

Hourly Rate: £10.50 per hour

Opportunities to gain SVQ 3 & 4 qualifications

We respectfully reward staff for any help out with contractual hours

**Responsibilities of the Care Assistant**
- To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities both elderly and under 65 residents
- To know and understand the care and support of the Client
- To undertake the tasks detailed in the Client’s care and support plan using a person centred approach and in the least intrusive way
- To encourage the independence and motivation of the Client and not foster dependent behaviour
- To provide input into the care and support plans of Clients by regularly feeding back to the Field Care Supervisor
- To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night
- To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower
- To assist Clients to dress and undress
- To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails
- To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene
- To prepare food and drink for the Client, being aware of the Client’s choice, likes/dislikes, nutritional needs and cultural requirements
- To provide light general household domestic duties, including housework and laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management
- To use manual handling equipment safely and correctly
- To take responsibility for the safe handling of property and equipment belonging to the Client
- To maintain good communication and develop effective working relationships with Clients
- To provide companionship to the Client, actively talking and listening to them about their interests
- To help the Client to maintain contact with their family and friends
- To accompany the Client on trips into the community
- To assist the Client to manage their personal affairs
- To ensure as safe as possible the living environment for the Client, whilst

**Requirements of the Care Assistant**
- Registered/ or willing to register with SSSC

The general philosophy and aim of the Nursing Home is to provide a warm, caring, supportive environment for our residents and their relatives. insisting that all interventions are carried out in a respectful manner and that privacy and confidentiality are maintained at all times.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

Schedule:

- Day Shift

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day Shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- SALTCOATS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

**Salary**: £10.50 per hour

**Benefits**:

- On-site parking

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

- SALTCOATS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location