Care Assistant

Cedars Care Home; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join their dedicated team. In this rewarding role, you will provide essential support to elderly residents, enhancing their independence and dignity. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality personal care, maintaining hygiene standards, and effectively communicating with residents and the nursing staff. This position offers full-time hours with a focus on creating a warm and homely atmosphere. If you have a caring personality and a passion for helping others, this opportunity is perfect for you.

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 ideal but not essential.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level care to residents and ensure their wellbeing.
• Assist residents with personal care and maintain hygiene standards.
• Record observations and inform the Senior Nurse of any changes.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Caring personality

Ability to work independently

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 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 willing to 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, then this job could be for you.

Key Duties:

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

Requirements:

• Ideally, you will have some experience in the healthcare sector, although training will be provided.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3 is desirable 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 verbally and in writing.

In return, we offer:

• Full induction training.
• Discounts at major high street retailers.
• Industry-recognized 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 specialize 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 send us your CV.