Care Assistant - Bank - Care Home

Barchester Healthcare; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Staines-upon-Thames is seeking a Bank Care Assistant to support residents with daily living and provide companionship. The role requires experience in caring for older people and strong communication skills. Flexibility is paramount as hours will vary based on needs. Competitive pay and extensive training are provided. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in residents' lives.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Flexible working hours

Free learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people is essential.
• Warm-hearted approach and compassion are necessary.
• Willingness to undertake required training.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living, including meals and hydration.
• Provide one-to-one time and companionship to residents.
• Create a caring, respectful, and safe environment for residents.

Skills

Experience of caring for older people

Can-do attitude

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Compassion

Job description

Overview

ABOUT THE ROLE As a Bank Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, provide support and companionship, and share great moments and memories. It’s a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Bank Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It’s an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

About You

To join us as a Bank Care Assistant you’ll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can-do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm-hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you’ll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we’ll provide all the training you need to thrive.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living, including meals and hydration, and follow individual care plans.
• Provide one-to-one time and companionship to residents.
• Contribute to creating a caring, respectful and safe environment for residents.

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people.
• Can-do attitude and excellent communication skills.
• Empathy and warm-hearted approach; compassionate to deliver high-quality care.
• Willingness to undertake required training.

Rewards Package

As well as competitive pay, you can look forward to a role that offers true flexibility and plenty of free learning and development opportunities. As one of the UK’s leading healthcare providers, we take the growth of everyone who works for us seriously.

Note: This is a Bank position to provide cover as and when we need it, such as for annual leave or sick leave; hours and days you work will vary.

If you’d like to use your people skills in an organization that provides the quality care you’d expect for your loved ones, this is a rewarding place to be.