Care Assistant

Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd is hiring a Care Assistant for 36 hours per week at Chollacott House in Tavistock. You will promote person-centred care, support daily living activities, and work as part of a dedicated care team. The role requires compassion, patience, and good communication with residents and colleagues.

Eligibility to work in the UK is required as sponsorship is not provided. Rate of pay is £13.17–£13.42 per hour.

Qualifications

• Desirable previous experience in a care home, hospital, or similar setting.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Good communication with colleagues and residents.
• Compassionate, patient, and caring approach to older or vulnerable people.
• Ability to stand for long periods and perform manual tasks.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing needs.

Responsibilities

• Promote person-centred care for all residents as outlined in care plans.
• Support residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility needs.
• Assist with meals, feeding, and dining room duties.
• Read and write reports and participate in care team meetings.
• Maintain safety, clean environment, and equipment as required.
• Respond to emergencies and follow company policies and procedures.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

Compassionate & patient

Physical endurance

Flexible attitude

Job description

Care Assistant -
Chollacott House: Our lovely home in Tavistock, is looking for aCare Assistant for 36hours per week.

Key Responsibilities:

• To promote and maintain a person centered care approach to all service users that allows them to
• To promote and maintain the needs of each service user as set out in their care plan
• To take part in the review or update of any service user care plans and risk assessments if required
• To have a good working knowledge of the companies policies, procedures and safe working practices and follow them accordingly
• Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toileting.
• Help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; help in the use aids, care of aids and personal equipment.
• Care for residents temporarily sick and needing, for example, minor dressings, bed nursing.
• Help care for residents who are dying.
• Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreation.
• Make and change beds; tidy rooms and keep everything clean
• Inspect, launder and mend residents' clothing.
• Set tables and trays; serve meals; feed residents who need help; prepare light meals and wash up; tidy and clean the dining room.
• Answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone; greet visitors.
• Read and write reports; take part in care team and residents' meetings and in training activities as directed.Such other duties as may reasonably be required.
• Help create Team Spirit.
• Help avoid wastage.

Person Specification – Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home, hospital, or similar kitchen environment is desirable but not essential
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Good communication skills with a professional and respectful approach to colleagues and residents
• Compassionate and patient nature, with a genuine interest in improving the lives of older or vulnerable people
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and carry out manual handling and cleaning tasks
• A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to changing needs

Rate of pay: £13.17- £13.42per hour.

Most importantly we are looking for nice, friendly, dedicated people who will set high standards for themselves and be active members of the care team. We look for people who behave in a positive manner at all times, putting the best interests of the residents in their care at the heart of all that they do.

To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you already need to have the right to work in the UK as the Company is unable to provide sponsorship for this post.