Care Assistant

Athenia Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 14,464; Full time

Job summary

A leading care recruitment agency in Scotland is seeking dedicated Care Assistants for a care home in East Kilbride, Glasgow. The successful candidates will work both day and night shifts, helping improve residents' quality of life through care and engagement. Ideal candidates should ideally hold an SVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care or show a genuine desire to work in care. Competitive pay rates range from £9.00 to £10.50 per hour depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Understanding of National Care Standards and Codes of Conduct.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Passion for delivering high levels of care.

Responsibilities

• Work within the care team to ensure appropriate care for residents.
• Promote engaging activities for residents.
• Assist with meals and personal care.

Skills

Compassionate care

Ability to work in a team

Communication skills

Education

SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

Competitive rates of pay from £9.00 - £10.50 per hour depending on qualifications and experience

Full time / part time hours available on day or night shift

We are currently recruiting for Care Assistants for our clients Care Home in East Kilbride, Glasgow.

The home is a large, well graded service and provides nursing care and support for people with a range of physical and cognitive impairments.

The aim of the service is to improve the overall quality of life for all residents by achieving the highest possible level of physical, psychological and social functioning.

The Care Assistant Role

You will work within the care team to ensure the residents are cared for appropriately.

Duties include:

• Promoting as full a life as possible for each resident
• Organising activities to keep the residents engaged
• Assisting with serving/preparation of meals, drinks and clearing up afterwards
• Supporting the Nurse on duty, Physiotherapist or Chiropodist when required
• Reporting any changes in residents' condition to the Nurse on Duty
• Report any incidents within the home to ensure they are recorded in the incident book
• Care for residents property and belongings in the home as directed
• Ensure any equipment is maintained and report defects to a Manager
• Accompany residents to activities out with the Home when required
• Support with personal care
• Clean up any spillages as they occur using the correct equipment as specified in the Control of Infection Policy
• To assist with other duties as and when required

Care Assistant - Requirements

Ideally working towards or hold an SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care however candidates without formal care qualifications or experience will be considered if they can demonstrate a genuine desire to work in care.

An Understanding of National Care Standards and Codes of Conduct

Maintain confidentiality at all times

Have a passion to deliver high levels of care at all times.

SSSC Registration or willingness to register within the specified timescale.

Able to obtain a clear PVG and provide references prior to commencement in the role.

If you feel you have the skills, caring personality and experience required and would like to be considered for a Care Assistant post, please apply with your CV and we will contact you to discuss your application. Interviews can be arranged immediately.