Job Description
Nightingale Court Care Assistant Advert
Care Assistants required for a Dementia care home in Waterlooville, Hampshire, PO8 8TR.
We are looking for experienced, dedicated, and motivated individuals to join our friendly team in our residents’ home.
Perks include: Highly competitive wages, Great potential for progressing your career, Monthly staff lottery, Medical cover, Mental Health cover. We will also fund any relevant qualifications or certificates you wish to pursue.
Do you have experience working with individuals living with Dementia? Do you want to make a difference to others? Is other people's happiness important to you? If so, then we have an ideal role for you. From providing personal care, supporting residents with meals to spending fun times, engaging, and participating in activities.
As a care assistant you will be responsible for ensuring the wellbeing and safety of our residents, accurate and complete documentation, monitoring and observing for any health changes and reporting to the senior carers.
Ideally you will have completed an NVQ 2 or hold the Care Certificate. Training & support will be provided to complete qualifications.
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this position, and these can take some time to be received so we recommend that candidates apply for this at their earliest convenience. Please ensure your DBS certificate is on the update service as this is required for Nightingale Court to be able to use it at this specific place of work. Nightingale Court Ltd does not pay for Enhanced DBS checks however we can assist with obtaining this if necessary.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract, Permanent
Hours/Shifts: 36 Hours per week, including alternating weekends
Salary: From £11.18 per hour
COVID-19 considerations:
LFD Testing and temperature recording required on arrival
Appropriate PPE provided
Hand washing facilities at Reception
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £11.18 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- UK visa sponsorship
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Loyalty bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Waterlooville: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person