Care Assistant

Keane Premier Support Services South Lanarkshire; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care service provider in Glasgow is seeking dedicated carers who can provide compassionate support to residents. The role involves assisting with daily tasks, ensuring residents' needs are met, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Applicants should demonstrate compassion and effective communication skills. Extensive training and various employee benefits, including health support programs and 28 days of holiday, are provided. This position requires a PVG and two references.

Benefits

Early access to earnings

Employee Assistance Programme

Free counselling sessions

Exclusive discounts

Comprehensive training

28 days’ holiday

Qualifications

• Candidates must show compassion, dignity, and respect.
• This position requires a PVG and two references.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining a welcoming manner for new residents.
• Providing daily support to enable residents to live well.
• Completing all food and fluid charts and other monitoring.
• Ensuring infection control practices are followed.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Teamwork

Job description

Due to restrictions on the number of certificates we can issue at present, candidates without an existing visa or right to work in the UK are unlikely to be suitable for the advertised post.

Dedicated and passionate carers are at the forefront in providing valued care to our residents. Are you a naturally caring person who can show compassion, dignity and respect and looking for a rewarding career? Apply today!

What do you get in return for your compassion and commitment?

At Keane, we believe in taking care of the people who care for others. Here’s what we offer to support your wellbeing and development:

• Early access to a portion of your earnings with Stream
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, with 24/7 support via the Wisdom app and helpline– access health checks, wellbeing tools, legal advice, and much more.
• Free confidential counselling sessions – up to 6 Structured counselling sessions via phone, online or face-to-face.
• Bright Exchange, available through the Wisdom app – unlock exclusive deals and discounts on a wide range of products and services.
• Gift card and cinema savings through Salary Extras.
• Exclusive high street discounts through the Blue Light Card.
• Free mortgage consultation with McCuster Mortgage Solutions.
• Comprehensive induction and ongoing training to support your confidence and success – including paid shadowing and training to help you feel ready and supported from day one.
• 28 days’ holiday (pro rata) – so you can rest and recharge.
• Clear opportunities to grow, with real career progression routes to help you reach your full potential.

Main Responsibilities:

• Maintaining a welcoming manner when service users are on admission to the home and assist them to settle in.
• Providing support with daily tasks, enabling our residents to live their best lives.
• Ensuring that resident needs and wishes are met.
• Providing companionship by simply talking and listening to residents and understanding their likes and dislikes.
• Encouraging residents to join in on organised activities and providing meaningful moments, with the assistance of team members.
• Working with residents in the provision of personal care.
• Assisting residents with eating and drinking, ensuring they are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet.
• Completing all food and fluid charts and any other daily monitoring records as requested.
• Supporting infection control e.g., cleaning up spills immediately, promoting hand hygiene practices, ensuring the proper use of PPE, and adhering to infection control polices and procedures.
• Ensuring the appropriate segregation of waste material.
• Responding promptly to the Nurse Call System.
• Reporting any concerns, accidents, or unexplained injuries immediately to the nurse in charge.
• Accurately recording and reporting essential information in the residents’ daily report and care plan.
• Being respectful towards resident’s possessions and ensure that bedrooms and communal areas are tidy and presentable,
• Respecting the dignity and privacy of residents.
• Keeping all information about residents and the home life secure and confidential, including when you are using social media.
• Working with other health and social care professionals to provide holistic care.
• Undertaking any other duties as and when required.

*This position requires a PVG and two references*