Care Assistant

**NOW RECRUITING**

Woolton Acre Retirement Living is recruiting for Care Assistants to join our team, with Full time and Part time contracts available.

Woolton Acre Retirement Living is a beautiful Manor house converted into use for 48 residents at this time, with possibility for expansion as time goes by. Each bedroom is ensuite and communal areas have all the latest facilities available including a Pub area on site

Our home specialises in providing Private Residential care to over 65's and we aim to provide the most, most comforting care possible. We promote our residents to maintain their independence and uphold their dignity at all times.

**The Role**:As a Carer at Woolton Acre, you will assist the team in the running the home and maintenance of high standards of care and service towards all our residents, their loved ones and fellow staff. The role requires you to provide both practical support and personal care to those who live at Woolton Acre.

**Main Responsibilities**
- To support each of the residents in the care home to remain as active and independent as possible.
- Demonstrate skill and imagination in helping residents deal with everyday difficulties arising from their memory problems or physical health.
- Encourage and support each resident to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, which will include washing, dressing and continence.
- Use initiative and imagination in helping residents succeed at familiar tasks.
- By working flexibly make the most of every opportunity for residents in the care home to maintain their interests and to explore new social and recreational opportunities.
- Offer many opportunities each day for residents to engage in situations with personal meaning, a sense of community, choices and fun.
- Respect the residents’ rights of choice, privacy, and dignity and be sensitive to each person’s needs.
- Work with the care team on goals that are directly relevant to the daily life of each resident and his or her family members by implementing individualised ‘active living’ programmes.
- Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships with people whose understanding is impaired and their families through good communication skills.
- Follow tailored plans of assistance for mobility, communication, social interaction, nutrition and physical care.
- Encourage residents to engage in physical exercises and activities to help increase strength and dexterity.
- Assist residents with their mobility when you have received training in the use of appropriate equipment. Take responsibility for the safe and proper use of such equipment.
- Work independently and with colleagues to maintain a stimulating and homely environment for each resident.
- Complete and maintain necessary daily records painting a full picture of social engagement, activities and physical care.
- Assist with serving meals and drinks and assist residents who are unable to feed themselves.
- Respect residents’ rights for privacy making sure you maintain confidentiality at all times.
- Attend training as required to enhance and update your skills and maintain a record of your training.
- Maintain a safe environment for other colleagues, residents and visitors through an awareness of statutory requirements for fire, health and safety and manual handling policies.

**Salary**: £11.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

- Quarterly bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Liverpool, L25 7TB: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

- United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person