Care Assistant

Nightingale Hammerson; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join their team at Orchard Care. The role involves ensuring residents' dignity and respect while supporting their personal and social needs. Opportunities for training and progression, and a welcoming environment make this an ideal start for a fulfilling career in care.

Benefits

Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App

Free Uniform and car parking

24/7 Employee Support Hub

Qualifications

• Ability to provide personal care including washing and dressing.
• Understanding of individual needs and preferences.
• Experience with supporting individuals in leisure activities.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with personal care such as washing and dressing.
• Support residents in participating in leisure activities.
• Maintain cleanliness in the care home and assist with meal service.

Skills

Patience

Communication

Empathy

Job description

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Care Assistants

Do you want to begin a fulfilling career in care, with excellent training and progression opportunities? At Orchard Care, we value our Care Assistants and invest in their career within our homes.

£12.21 - £12.46per hour

We are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.

Care Assistant – Day shifts - 22h to 44h per week

The role of a Care Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the people living within Orchard homes. We make sure everyone is cared for with dignity, respect and they are engaged in how they receive support from our staff. You will play a key role in ensuring they engage in meaningful activities and receive the best support in line with their individual needs.

Main Duties

To enable people to remain as independent as possible whilst providing support and assistance as per the individual’s needs. This will include delivering personal care including washing, dressing, and oral care.
Be understanding and patient towards everyone and their needs, encourage and support them to participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual and their preferences, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met. This also includes supporting individuals and groups to outside appointments and leisure outings.
Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying rooms, undertaking light cleaning duties as needed and generally assisting in ensuring that the home is kept clean, pleasant and welcoming at all times.
Helping to serve meals and drinks at mealtimes and other times, taking care to present meals and refreshments in an attractive way, with polite and courteous service. In addition, providing the appropriate level of support at mealtimes.
To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant to the role such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.

Benefits:

Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App.
Excellent training and progression opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and develop.
Recognition schemes, such as ‘Making a Difference’ and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff team.
Free Uniform and car parking.
Access to our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and professional issues

About Orchard Care Homes

Chatsworth Lodge Care Home is a homely, modern and bright care home with great access to local amenities in Chesterfield. With 39 bedrooms in our purpose-built home, each spacious room comes with its own en-suite and plenty of space to add your own belongings.Residents can also choose one of our larger rooms with two beds, perfect for couples who would like to stay together in our care home!

Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our loved ones.

Salary / Benefits:£12.46 per hour