Care Assistant at Knappe Cross Care Centre

Proud to Care Devon; Exmouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care provider in Exmouth is looking for dedicated care staff for a 33-hour contract, involving day and night shifts. The ideal candidate should have experience in the care sector, and preferably hold a level 2 qualification in Health & Social Care. Responsibilities include assisting residents with their daily needs, maintaining their dignity and privacy, and ensuring compliance with care plans. Competitive benefits include a company pension and on-site parking.

Benefits

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Experience of working in the care sector preferred.
• Familiarity with Health and Safety regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive information appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents to promote independence and respect their rights.
• Ensure care is in accordance with care plans.
• Report any changes in conditions to nursing staff.

Skills

Experience in the care sector

Communication skills

Ability to promote independence

Education

Health & Social Care level 2

Job description

Overview

DAYS AND NIGHTS

33 hr contract (3x 12 hour shift minus hour break)

****NO SPONSORSHIP AVAILABLE – must have right to work in UK***

Accountable to: Manager

Qualifications: - Experience of working the care sector preferred

Health & Social Care level 2 desirable

Responsibilities

1. Be familiar with and work in accordance with the homes policies and procedures.
2. Assist residents in a manner to promote independence and involvement, respect resident’s rights, choices and beliefs, and achieves positive outcomes.
3. To ensure care is provided in accordance with the resident’s care plan.
4. Report any changes in a resident’s condition to the Nurse in Charge/Senior Care Assistant.
5. Respond to requests from residents either by staff alert or other means of communication in a positive, polite and helpful manner.
6. Maintain confidentiality.
7. Accept duties as delegated provided these are within the scope of the individual.
8. Contribute to the development of the home by attendance at staff meetings and involvement in team discussion.
9. Attend training sessions and adopt a positive attitude to self-development. Complete the training programme which is drawn up annually.
10. To undertake other duties which may be required and which are applicable to the post.
11. Ensure confidentiality is maintained in handling all sensitive information to include resident and staff information. Files should be kept locked away. Information should not be left out. (see record keeping policy attached)
12. Maintain accurate records in accordance with Company policies.

Night Duty

This is a wakeful duty unless notified otherwise.

Health and Safety

To be familiar with the requirements of the Health and Safety at Work etc. Act 1974. Any areas of concern must be brought to the attention of the Manager or the Senior Nurse on duty at the time.

Every employee has a responsibility for giving due regard to their own safety and the safety of their colleagues, residents and visitors to the home. Each employee will comply with the health and safety policy and fully observe the safe working practices.

Review

This sets out the main responsibilities of the post and is not an exhaustive list and as such the post holder may be required to carry out other duties. Changes which affect the organisation may necessitate the responsibilities of this post being reviewed.

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Experience

• Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorization

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location

• In person

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns

DAY: 07:30am - 19:30pm

NIGHT: 19:30pm - 07:30am