Job Description
We are looking for a care assistant to join our team at Elton Hall Care Home.
ONLY ACCEPTING UK APPLICANTS
Responsibilities include:
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Residents when required with all aspects of daily living
- Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
- Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity
- Observe care planning needs for Residents and completed daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
- Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre
- Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required
- Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
- Report on well-being of Residents
- Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members
- Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc
- Assist Residents who need help during meal times
- Escort Residents travelling to and from the Care Centre e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc
We are looking for:
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Team player
- Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group
- NVQ Level 2 in Care
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Stockton-On-Tees, TS21 1AG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Have you checked where we are located?
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: One location