Care Assistant

2 months ago


Alexandria, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for professional and experienced Care Assistant to join our team Day shift hours.

This is a full time role with 38.5 hrs/week.

Flexibility to work as per rota is required.

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:

Qualified SVQ / NVQ level in Health and Social Care

Satisfactory CRB / DBS checks

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

Benefits:

Highly Competitive rates of pay (£12.25 hourly)

+ 1.5 times enhancement for hours covered over contracted

28 days holiday entitlement

Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme

An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce.

Excellent training and support

Established, Reputable, Forward Thinking Employer

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’ 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.

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