Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes; Accrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider seeks a Care Assistant for Pennine View Residential Home in Accrington. The successful candidate will provide essential personal care and companionship to residents, ensuring a high standard of care in a supportive environment. This role requires flexibility to work days or nights on a rota basis, and offers ongoing training and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave (pro rata)

Free parking

DBS check

Comprehensive induction training

Free Uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role or care setting is ideal.
• Ability to demonstrate compassion and empathy.
• Self-motivated and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and activities to residents.
• Be alert to residents’ needs and health.
• Assist with mealtimes and maintain records.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Resilience

Organizational skills

Job description

We are looking for a Care Assistant to join our team at Pennine View Residential Home, Accrington. Working DAYS or NIGHTS - 8am - 8pm OR 8pm - 8am on a rota basis with alternate weekend availability required.

To see the home follow the link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4N6iPlpTEDI

Pennine View is a residential care home catering for up to 50 residents. The home specialises in dementia care. The home is to be maintained to very high standard and our team will provide a secure, happy and welcoming atmosphere for all residents and visitors.

About the Role:

As a Care Assistant you must:

• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
• Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing
• Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy
• Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
• Maintain accurate records for each resident
  
  

In return we offer:

• 28 days annual leave (pro rata)
• 4 weekly Pay
• Free parking
• DBS check
• Comprehensive induction training
• On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy
• Free Uniform
• An option to join the Dovehaven Bank
  
  

Ideally, you will have experience within a similar role or setting. You will be able to demonstrate compassion and empathy in your approach to caring for older people, be self-motivated, resilient and well-organised. We are looking for dependable individuals who are able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home.

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