Care Assistant

Maplescarehome; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in elderly care is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. This full-time role involves providing essential support to residents, promoting their independence, and ensuring their dignity. The ideal candidate will have a caring personality and effective communication skills. You'll benefit from comprehensive training and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of older individuals, this opportunity could be your perfect fit.

Benefits

Full induction training

Discounts at major high street retailers

Industry-recognised training

Free uniform

Comfortable staff rooms

Qualifications

• Experience in the healthcare sector is preferred but training will be provided.
• Must have effective communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of care to residents ensuring their wellbeing.
• Support residents to maintain independence and assist with their needs.

Skills

Caring personality

Effective communication skills

Ability to work independently

Flexibility with shifts

Education

NVQ Level 2

NVQ Level 3

Job description

About this role

At Cedars Care Home, we have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team on a full-time basis, working 3 x 12-hour day shifts each week from 8.00am to 8.00pm. You must be flexible with your availability and work alternate weekends.

Purpose of Role

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

Key Duties

• Provide a high level of care to residents ensuring their wellbeing
• Provide personal care, maintaining hygiene
• Accurately record observations, inform the Senior Nurse of any changes, and respond accordingly
• Support residents to maintain independence
• Identify and assist with residents’ needs
• Serve meals
• Assist residents as necessary

Requirements

• Ideally, you will have some experience in the healthcare sector; training will be provided
• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3 is desired but not essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends
• Caring personality
• Effective communication skills in English, both verbal and written

Benefits

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

Our philosophy is to create a secure, relaxed, happy, and homely atmosphere for residents and staff. 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 your CV.