Care Assistant Days

Kirkley Ltd t/a Greenways Care Home; Queenston; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Queenston is seeking a Care Assistant to assist residents with personal care and contribute to care plans. Must have previous experience in care and an understanding of dementia. The role offers competitive pay rates from £12.75 to £13.00 per hour, along with various benefits including training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive learning and development programme

Competitive pay rates

Paid DBS Check

Pension scheme enrolment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care or care home environment.
• Understanding of person-centered care.
• Participation in mandatory training and obtaining a care certificate.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care activities.
• Conduct security and wellbeing checks.
• Contribute to residents’ care plans.
• Build relationships with residents' relatives.

Skills

Previous experience in care

Understanding of dementia

Positive attitude

Job description

Care Assistant

Hours of work 7-12, 12-5, 5-10. 30 Hours Per week / 20 Hours per week. Every other weekend rota basis.

Benefits

• Comprehensive learning and development programme
• Competitive pay rates
• Paid DBS Check – Refunded once passed 3 month probation.
• Pension scheme Enrolment
• Career progression opportunities

Summary of duties

• Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals.
• Security checks and wellbeing checks.
• Allocated tasks.
• Contributing to residents’ care plans, with a demonstrable understanding of holistic care.
• Building effective relationships with relatives and next of kin in order to fully support the delivery of high-quality care to residents.

Skills required

• Ideally you will have previous experience working in a care / care home environment and an understanding of dementia and person centered care.
• Mandatory training and the care certificate will be provided for newcomers to the care sector.
• A positive and can-do attitude is essential.

Caring for the elderly is a rewarding career. Apply today to join our dedicated team! Pay £12.75 - £13.00