Care Assistant

Mayflower Care Home; Romford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the care sector is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their compassionate team in Romford. This full-time role offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of elderly residents through warmth and support. With a focus on promoting independence and dignity, the successful candidate will provide personal care and assist residents in daily activities. The company values a caring personality and offers comprehensive training, including industry-recognized qualifications. Join a supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.

Benefits

Full induction training

Discounts at major high street retailers

Industry-recognized training

Free uniform

Comfortable staff rooms

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare sector is desired but not essential.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level care and support to residents.
• Assist residents with personal care and maintain hygiene.
• Record observations and inform Senior Nurse of changes.

Skills

Caring personality

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

At Willows Care Home in Romford, we currently have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team.

This is a full-time permanent position, working 3 day shifts every week from 8.00am to 8.00pm (34.5 hours). You will also be required to work alternate weekends in this role.

Purpose of Role:

As a Care Assistant, you will show warmth and support to the residents, helping to promote independence and dignity, and positively enhance the lives of the individuals in your care. If you have knowledge and experience of caring for elderly people, come from a caring background, and have a genuine love and understanding of older people, then this job could be for you.

Key Duties:

1. Provide a high level of care to our residents, ensuring their wellbeing.
2. Provide personal care, maintaining a high level of hygiene.
3. Accurately record observations in accordance with the resident’s conditions, inform the Senior Nurse on duty of any changes, and respond accordingly.
4. Support our residents to maintain their independence.
5. Identify and assist with residents’ needs.
6. Serve meals.
7. Assist our residents as necessary.

Requirements:

1. Ideally, you will have some experience in the healthcare sector, although we will provide you with all the training you need to be successful in the role.
2. Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3 is desired but not essential.
3. Able to work independently and as part of a team.
4. Have the flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends.
5. Caring personality.
6. Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in written form.

In return, we will offer you:

1. Full induction training.
2. Discounts at major high street retailers.
3. Industry-recognised training (including NVQ Levels 2 & 3).
4. Free uniform.
5. Comfortable staff rooms.

Our philosophy is to create a secure, relaxed, happy, and homely atmosphere for the residents to live in and for the staff to work in. We specialise in providing quality nursing and residential care for the elderly.

We are part of the Canford Healthcare group of homes.

If you would like to join our successful team, please select “apply now” and forward us your CV.