Job Description
Carer (as known as: Care Assistant – Healthcare Assistant – Nursing Auxilliary)
Full time Day position. Pay Starting from 11.45ph depending on experiance Plus Enhancement.
St. David's Nursing Home has a reputation for quality care of the elderly and disabled in Sheringham on the North Norfolk coast. We are an independent family-run business that prides itself on high quality residential care.
We are currently recruiting for full time Carer with experience preferred but not required as training is also available. This post requires an individual to work within a team of carers and nurses to maintain care standards, respect the individuality and dignity of our residents and maintain a safe environment for residents, staff and visitors.
Relevant Qualifications:
- Good communication skills and literacy
- Genuine interest in caring for the elderly
Preferred but not required:
- Previous experience as a carer or working with the elderly
- NVQ Level 2 in care
Responsibilities:
- To assist in the daily care of the residents, helping with dressing / undressing, washing, bathing and personal hygiene where necessary.
- To help residents with problems of mobility and other physical disabilities, helping with the use of disability aids and caring for the same, where appropriate.
- To help with the organisation of social activities, and to participate in them to help promote residents' esteem and physical and mental well-being. To accompany residents on community visits where required and as duty rotas permit.
- To help serve food, assisting residents with eating and drinking as required. To prepare light meals and snacks if required, liaising with kitchen staff as necessary
- To monitor residents' conditions, and report any changes to the Senior Care Assistant / Registered Nurse as necessary.
- To help maintain a safe and healthy environment in the Home with due regard to appropriate Food Hygiene and Health & Safety Regulations.
- To read and write reports, and to participate in staff and residents' meetings as appropriate.
- To participate in training activities / course, as directed by the Matron.
- To assist with End-of-Life Care for residents who are terminally ill.
- To undertake other duties, as necessary.
Full time days
36 hours per week
Paid breaks
Weekend pay enhancement
Workplace pension
Regular opportunities for additional shifts, if preferred
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.45 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
Work Location: In person