Care Assistant (part-time)

Employer: Nightingale Court Care Home

Position: Care Assistant (part-time)

Salary: Up to £12.21 per hour

Job Type:  Part-time, Permanent

Work location: Burton upon Trent, England

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Part time positions only – additional Bank shifts/Overtime can be available depending on business needs

Summary

Are you a kind and caring person who enjoys working as part of a team and helping people to achieve their maximum potential? All whilst ensuring they are comfortable and have varied days? If so, we would like to hear from you.

Responsibilities

Providing personal care, such as showering, shaving, oral hygiene and dressing, administering medication, monitoring health and wellbeing, maintaining records and reporting any changes, assisting with meal preparation, and providing emotional support and companionship.

Support workers must also respect clients’ privacy, dignity, and individuality, and communicate effectively with clients, their families, and other healthcare professionals. It’s important for care workers to have the necessary training and qualifications, whilst following safeguarding procedures, as well as empathy and compassion, to provide high-quality care to those in need.

Helping care home residents with their personal care which includes getting dressed, washing and eating

Involvement with writing residents’ care plans

Providing information to family members regarding the care plan

Ensuring that the resident’s needs and wishes are met

Working with other health and social care professionals to provide holistic care

Recording and reporting essential information in the residents’ daily reports accurately and immediately (communication systems, care and health monitoring, accident and incident reports)

Administering medication under supervision (as detailed in their individual medication administration record)

Gently encouraging residents to get involved with recreational activities and hobbies

Giving feedback to health and social care professionals

Skills

• sensitivity and understanding
• a desire to help people
• the ability to work well with others
• patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• the ability to work well under pressure
• to be thorough and pay attention to detail
• excellent verbal communication skills
• to be able to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Experience and Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in health and social care desirable
• A minimum of 6 months experience in a similar role and setting
• Good communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft 360 and confident with using digital devices

Working pattern: Monday to Sunday (Days/Nights)

Working hours per week: Part time 11 hours per week

Pension contribution

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Burton-On-Trent DE13 8TG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

APPLICATION PROCESS

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