Care Assistant

R&V Group Ltd; Old Colwyn; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider in Old Colwyn is seeking enthusiastic care assistants and nurses. Responsibilities include assisting residents with personal care, administering medication, and maintaining accurate records. Candidates must have relevant experience, a DBS, and access to their own car. The ideal candidates are patient, understanding, and willing to learn to adapt to residents' changing needs.

Qualifications

• Candidates must possess a DBS certification.
• Must have the ability to drive and access their own car.
• Previous experience in care roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and dressing.
• Document and record all relevant information accurately.
• Administer medication and use clinical equipment.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to work in and lead a team

Good verbal and written skills

Patience and understanding

Job description

START ASAP

R&V Ltd is looking for individuals who have an upbeat personality who are ready to work as care assistants/nurses for our client. We are looking for passionate and dedicated professionals to join our team. It is essential that candidates are patient, understanding and respectful towards the residents’ individual abilities and own a car.

Your CARE ASSISTANT role will include:

• Assisting residents with personal care and dressing
• Assisting residents with incontinence needs
• Assisting residents with repositioning - must be able to use required equipment - hoist, stand aid, slide sheet etc.
• Assisting with food and fluids
• Helping with laundry, cleaning, preparing meals
• Record all relevant documents accurately - must have good verbal and written skills

Requirements:

• DBS
• National insurance number
• Right to work in UK
• Previous experience is essential
• Health and social care relevant trainings
• Must be able to drive and have access to their own car to commute to and from the service
• Manual Handling Practical training

Your NURSE role will include:

• Valid NMC registration
• Experience in a care home or similar setting
• Adept in using clinical equipment and administering medication
• Ability to document and communicate effectively
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to interact with residents and their families
• Ability to work in and lead a team
• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing resident needs

Requirements:

• DBS
• PIN Number
• National insurance number
• Right to work in UK
• Previous experience is essential
• Health and social care relevant trainings
• Manual Handling Practical training
• 3 years' experience