Care Assistant - Care Home

TieTalent; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training and development

Access to wellbeing tools

Retail discounts

Refer a Friend bonus scheme

Employee of the Month rewards

Long Service Awards

And more

Job summary

A leading care home provider in Scotland is seeking a Care Assistant to help residents with daily living activities and provide companionship. You'll play a vital role in enhancing the well-being of residents, ensuring high standards of care. Ideal candidates will have experience caring for older people and a compassionate approach. This is a full-time entry-level position with competitive pay and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and support to elderly residents.
• Ability to communicate effectively and compassionately.
• Empathy, warmth and compassion to deliver high standards of care.
• Willingness to undertake training and development provided.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Provide companionship to enhance resident well-being.
• Ensure personalized attention to each resident.
• Contribute to a caring, supportive environment and uphold high standards of care

Skills

Experience of caring for older people

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Willingness to undertake training

Job description

Overview

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by providing quality care and support. You'll assist with daily living, provide support and companionship, and share moments with residents. The role is varied and rewarding, from following care plans to ensuring one-to-one time with residents. This is an opportunity to use your skills and develop your career.

Responsibilities

• Help residents with daily living activities and support with meals, following individual care plans
• Provide companionship and engage residents to enhance wellbeing
• Ensure residents have one-to-one time and personalised attention
• Contribute to a caring, supportive environment and uphold high standards of care

About You (Qualifications)

• Experience of caring for older people
• Can-do approach and excellent communication skills
• Empathy, warmth and compassion to deliver high standards of care
• Willingness to undertake training and development provided

Rewards package

In return for your dedication, you'll receive a competitive rate of pay plus our sector-leading benefits and rewards package including:

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings
• Unlimited referrals with our Refer a Friend bonus scheme
• Employee of the Month rewards and Long Service Awards
• And more

Additional details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Technology, Information and Internet

Kirkcaldy, Scotland, United Kingdom