Support Worker/care Assistant
6 months ago
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Support Worker to join our team. In this role, you will be instrumental in providing care and support to our residents, ensuring their comfort and well-being.
**Main Duties**:
- **Personal Care**: Assist residents with daily personal tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- **Meal Assistance**: Help with meal preparation and feeding, if necessary, while ensuring dietary needs are met.
- **Mobility Support**: Aid residents in moving around the facility safely, including transfers to and from beds and wheelchairs.
- **Medication Management**: Monitor and administer medication according to prescribed schedules and document accordingly.
- **Emotional Support**: Offer companionship, engage in conversations, and participate in recreational activities to enhance residents' quality of life.
- **Communication**: Maintain clear communication with residents, family members, and healthcare professionals.
- **Health Monitoring**: Keep track of residents' health by noting changes in behavior or condition and reporting to nursing staff.
- **Housekeeping**: Perform light housekeeping duties to ensure a clean and comfortable living environment.
**Experience**:
- High school diploma or equivalent; further education in healthcare or social services is a plus.
- Previous experience working in a nursing home or similar caregiving environment preferred.
- Basic understanding of hygiene and sanitation practices.
- Familiarity with medical terminology and the ability to follow healthcare plans.
- CPR and First Aid certification are desirable.
**Growth Opportunities**:
- **Professional Development**: Access to training sessions and workshops to enhance your caregiving skills.
- **Career Advancement**: Potential for promotion to senior support roles or specialized areas within the healthcare field.
- **Skill Enhancement**: Opportunities to gain expertise in areas such as dementia care, physical therapy assistance, and more.
- **Networking**: Work alongside healthcare professionals and build relationships that can lead to career growth.
**SPONSORSHIP is not AVAILABLE**
**Job Type**: Part-time
**Salary**: £10.42-£11.00 per hour
Expected hours: No more than 20 per week
**Benefits**:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Performance bonus
Application question(s):
- Do You require Sponsorship?
**Education**:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
**Experience**:
- Support Work: 1 year (required)
**Language**:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Gateshead (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (required)
Work Location: In person
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