Care Assistant - £13.45 per hour - Full time (38.5 hrs/week)

Avondale Care (Scotland) Ltd; Lochgelly; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Avondale Care (Scotland) Ltd is recruiting a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents at Robert Allan (Complex Care). You will help with daily living, dignity, and well-being within a heart-centred, family-run home that provides 24-hour nursing care.

This role involves teamwork with caring colleagues, following care plans, maintaining hygiene, and promoting independence while upholding residents' preferences. Training and development are encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of care and comfort for all Service Users in the Home with the help of other designations of staff, in line with their individual care plans.
• Assist Service Users where appropriate with all care connected with daily living, including household duties, mobility, dressing, undressing, bathing, toileting and nutrition.
• Help promote social activity within the home and help Service Users to participate in chosen activities in their local community.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene at all times, as per home’s policy.
• Report any concerns, worries or ill health of Service Users to the person in charge of unit.
• Provide and participate in activities, and/or outings for the Service User to ensure a sense of well being and maximise quality of life.
• Respect Service Users wishes and involve Service Users in their care, allowing them to make choices. Do not make decisions for them without their knowledge or agreement and involve them closely with their care.
• Offer any suggestions to the Manager which may improve the service given or efficiency of the home.
• Maintain good relationships with relatives and be courteous to all visitors by making them feel welcome in the home.
• Do not undertake any duty of which you are unsure without first discussing first with nurse in charge.
• Report any health, safety or security standards which fail to be met to the Manager and be aware of the health, safety and security standards set out in the home’s Health and Safety Policy. By doing this the Service Users are protected from injury or harm from equipment, machinery, mobility aids etc. Report any defects in equipment/aids to the person in charge.
• Maintain good levels of communication between all staff and service users.
• Be aware of all the policies and procedures within the home and ask if unsure.
• Clean equipment and possessions of service Users.
• Ensure safe and correct usage and storage of all cleaning and washing materials and be fully aware of COSHH regulations.
• Participate in the named care system of the home.
• Be willing to participate in the training policy of the home.
• Attend courses that are of benefit to the Service Users and the home.
• Report any accidents immediately to the person in charge.
• Adhere to the moving and handling policy of the home.
• Smoke only in permitted areas at permitted times.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Ensure that the name and integrity of the home is not brought into disrepute.
• Ensure that all the home’s philosophies are adhered to.
• Be fully aware of your terms and conditions of employment.

Job description

Job Description

Join Avondale Care (Scotland) Ltd, a heart-centred, family-run organisation renowned for delivering exceptional 24-hour nursing care. We operate three purpose-built facilities, including Robert House, our specialist Complex Care service, where we empower residents under 65 to thrive. Our commitment is to cultivate a truly caring, supportive, and friendly environment, consistently maximising the quality of life for every individual in our care.

As a Care Assistant at Robert Allan (Complex Care), you will be instrumental in delivering personalised care, comfort, and support, directly enhancing the daily lives of our residents. You'll become a valued member of our close-knit community, collaborating with a dedicated team to champion residents’ well-being, uphold their dignity, foster independence, and enrich their overall quality of life.

If you are a compassionate and proactive individual driven by a desire to make a tangible, positive impact, we warmly invite you to connect with us.

About The Role

Principle Duties

1. 1. Maintain a high standard of care and comfort for all Service Users in the Home with the help of other designations of staff, in line with their individual care plans.
2. 2. Assist Service Users where appropriate with all care connected with daily living, including household duties, mobility, dressing, undressing, bathing, toileting and nutrition.
3. 3. Help promote social activity within the home and help Service Users to participate in chosen activities in their local community.
4. 4. Maintain high standards of hygiene at all times, as per home’s policy.
5. 5. Report any concerns, worries or ill health of Service Users to the person in charge of unit.
6. 6. Provide and participate in activities, and/or outings for the Service User to ensure a sense of well being and maximise quality of life.
7. 7. Respect Service Users wishes and involve Service Users in their care, allowing them to make choices. Do not make decisions for them without their knowledge or agreement and involve them closely with their care.
8. 8. Offer any suggestions to the Manager which may improve the service given or efficiency of the home.
9. 9. Maintain good relationships with relatives and be courteous to all visitors by making them feel welcome in the home.
10. 10. Do not undertake any duty of which you are unsure without first discussing first with nurse in charge.
11. 11. Report any health, safety or security standards which fail to be met to the Manager and be aware of the health, safety and security standards set out in the home’s Health and Safety Policy. By doing this the Service Users are protected from injury or harm from equipment, machinery, mobility aids etc. Report any defects in equipment/aids to the person in charge.
12. 12. Maintain good levels of communication between all staff and service users.
13. 13. Be aware of all the policies and procedures within the home and ask if unsure.
14. 14. Clean equipment and possessions of service Users.
15. 15. Ensure safe and correct usage and storage of all cleaning and washing materials and be fully aware of COSHH regulations.
16. 16. Participate in the named care system of the home.
17. 17. Be willing to participate in the training policy of the home.
18. 18. Attend courses that are of benefit to the Service Users and the home.
19. 19. Report any accidents immediately to the person in charge.
20. 20. Adhere to the moving and handling policy of the home.
21. 21. Smoke only in permitted areas at permitted times.
22. 22. Maintain confidentiality at all times.
23. 23. Ensure that the name and integrity of the home is not brought into disrepute.
24. 24. Ensure that all the home’s philosophies are adhered to.
25. 25. Be fully aware of your terms and conditions of employment.

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

Avondale Care (Scotland) Ltd reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with Avondale Care (Scotland) Ltd the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.