Care Assistant

Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for professional and experienced Care Assistants Nights to work nights on our nursing unit.

We have FT role with 33 hrs/week.

**1.5 times enhanced rate for hours worked above contracted.

**Enhanced rates are applicable if contracted for 33 hrs/week and above only.

Ensure that the needs of residents are met in a patient and caring manner.

Help residents who need assistance with dressing, personal hygiene and toileting when required, respecting residents’ rights to exercise choice in all areas of their life.

Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities to move freely within the Home.

Contribute to information used in care plans with residents and their families/significant others and implement care as agreed, respecting the resident’s right to exercise choice.

Provide a high standard of care and service at all times.

Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity for residents through talking to them, listening to them, escorting on outings, and working with the resident to enable them to pursue hobbies and interests both in and outside the Home.

Report to the Senior Care Assistant /Manager on duty changes in residents’ condition or any concerns you might have.

Ensure that all written reports are accurate and legible.

Take part in staff meetings and training activities as required.

Answer emergency bells and if necessary call senior member of staff on duty; answer the main door bell and greet visitors with politeness and warmth.

Understand and put into practice any required health and safety at work initiatives.

Undertake any additional duties as required at the request of the Senior Care Assistant/ Deputy in charge.

Qualifications and Skills

You would be an ideal candidate for this role if you are:

Satisfactory DBS checks

Experience / Qualification in care for relevant client category (Elderly Care)

Desirable:

Good communication and organisational skills

Positive, upbeat personality

Ability to work on own initiative

Friendly, creative and confident

Genuine interest in working with the relevant Client group

Benefits:

28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)

Competitive pay £12/hr (plus annual pay reviews)+ 1.5 times enhanced rate for hours worked above contracted. Enhanced rates are applicable if contracted for 33 hrs/week and above only.

Exciting opportunities for career progression

An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce after completion of a years service.

Ongoing Training and Development that include nationally recognised qualifications

Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme – subject to policy

Pension contributions

About The Company

About Handsale Ltd:

Handsale Ltd is a privately-owned healthcare company that currently owns and operates five Care Homes across England, Wales and Scotland. Founded in 1988 as a family business, Handsale has proudly maintained its family-owned and operated structure to this day. Handsale has over 35+ years of experience in healthcare and is a well-respected group in the industry. The Company operates 372 beds and employs over 457 people. Each Handsale care home is exactly that – a home. They are all situated in carefully chosen areas where their residents can continue to lead fulfilling lives while feeling confident and secure. The homes are run with an ethos based on quality, trust and support. Handsale prides itself on being an integral part of each of the communities it serves.

About Swn-Y-Mor care home

Swn-y-Mor Care Centre is a residential and nursing home that also specialises in welcoming younger residents with physical disabilities, thanks to a versatile environment and a flexible team of 88 dedicated staff.

Located in Port Talbot and sitting right on the coastline, the home has the advantage of delightful sea views enjoyed from a large garden area. There is also a great deal to enjoy within the centre itself, an extensive activities programme orchestrated by a team of 3, dedicated activities coordinators, providing activities ranging from indoor skittles to its very own gardening club.

Swn-y-Mor Care Centre was the proud winner of the "Yours Magazine", UK Care Home of the Year award in 2009