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Care Assistants | WE CURRENTLY CAN NOT OFFER VISA SPONSORSHIP AT THIS TIME.
ABOUT US:
Castlehill Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant on a permanent basis with contracts up to 44 hours.
Our contemporary and cutting-edge care home is based in Inverness. We are proud to offer the following: Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care and End of Life Care.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive rate of £12.10 per hour
- Job Satisfaction
- Company Pension
- Development Opportunities
- Support & Guidance
- Free On-site Parking
- PVG/Enhanced DBS Check
- Access to a Blue Light discount card
DUTIES AND RESPONSOBILITIES:
- To support each resident to enable them to remain as active and independent as possible within the limitations of their condition.
- To encourage and support each resident to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, including washing, dressing and continence.
- To respect the residents’ rights of choice, privacy and dignity and to be sensitive to each resident’s needs.
- To work flexibly, providing help with physical care as required to meet the care and support needs of the resident.
- To support and assist residents with their mobility through the application of skills and knowledge obtained through training, ensuring that any equipment required is used in a safe and proper manner.
- To assist with the serving of meals and drinks and to provide care and support where required to ensure that the resident receives a satisfactory food and fluid intake.
- To complete and maintain all required daily records to demonstrate a complete record of the resident’s social engagement, activities and physical care.
- To work effectively as a team member or an individual to maintain a stimulating and homely environment for each resident.
ABOUT YOU:
Required Skills:
- One years’ experience as a care assistant.
- You will have a kind and caring approach with a passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care and support for the residents.
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Desired Skills:
- Holds a SVQ 2/NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care
- First-aid knowledge
- Initiative
- Problem-solving skills
- Flexibility
- Team working
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Enhanced DBS Check.
