Care Assistant (Bank)

LLOYD'S REGISTER INTERNATIONAL; Bonnyrigg; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

This Care Assistant role is dedicated to delivering first-class care with patience, kindness and understanding for residents. You will assist with activities of daily living, maintain dignity and provide emotional support, while respecting each resident’s individuality.

The position suits caring, friendly and empathetic individuals who can relate to people from diverse backgrounds and collaborate well with the care team. Relevant training can be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience caring for others is valued.
• Ability to relate to people from diverse backgrounds is important.
• Willingness to undertake relevant health and social care training.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with washing, dressing and personal hygiene.
• Get to know residents personally and provide emotional support.
• Work as part of a team and maintain good communication.

Skills

Caring

Empathy

Communication

Education

S/NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

Being a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first class care and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part in the role however, the role will also involve getting to know the residents personally and providing them with emotional support.

This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly and empathetic. You will need to be able to relate to people from variety of different backgrounds and make sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will have the ability to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills.

It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve an S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.