Care Assistant - Days

Nightingale Nursing Home; Edwinstowe CP; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care facility in Edwinstowe is seeking a passionate Care Assistant for full-time shifts. Responsibilities include providing personal care, promoting residents' independence, and ensuring compliance with training. The ideal candidate possesses strong communication skills and a nurturing attitude. Attractive benefits include top market salaries, generous leave, training opportunities, and support programs. This position is crucial in making a positive impact in the lives of the residents.

Benefits

Top quartile market salaries

Annual leave - 28 Days including Bank Holidays

Nest Pension Scheme with 3% matched contribution

Training fully funded

Low-cost meals at just £1 per course

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Clear motivations and/or relevant experience.
• Must reside within 20 minutes of the care home.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assist residents with daily living activities.
• Promote resident's independence with dignity and respect.
• Ensure compliance with mandatory training and documentation.
• Complete daily care charts accurately.

Skills

Caring and nurturing attitude

Written and oral communication skills

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Positive and enthusiastic mindset

Job description

Job Title : Care Assistant - Days

Salary : £12.80ph (£11.80ph for 18-21 year olds)

Hours : Full Time (7am-7pm, 3-4 days a weeks to include alternate weekends)

Location : Nightingale Nursing & Care Home, Edwinstowe, NG21 9PA

Do you want to make a difference in the care sector? Do you want to work for a mission- and values-led organisation where you can thrive, meet your potential, and be recognised and rewarded for the work you do? Here at Jasmine Healthcare, we try to do everything possible in line with our mission to "prioritise our people", as we believe that the happiness of our residents is dependent on the engagement and wellbeing of our team.

What Jasmine Healthcare offers

• Pay Increase - Top quartile market salaries and Annual Performance related pay increases of up to 8% in addition to any cost-of-living increase.
• Annual Leave - 28 Days including Bank Holidays.
• Nest Pension Scheme and 3% matched contribution.
• Bonusly Points - These are exchangeable for various vouchers or cash via PayPal and are earned by obtaining recognition from your colleagues i.e. good mandatory training, good attendance, and various other ways you contribute positively to the team and our residents' lives.
• Training - All relevant qualifications are fully funded to help you progress and we will reward you with a financial bonus of up to £500.
• Refer a Friend - 500 Bonusly points for referring a suitable team member.
• Meals - Enjoy low-cost meals at just £1 per course while on shift.
• Short Notice shift incentives.
• Employee Assistance Programme - Access to free counselling and valuable well-being advice 24 / 7.
• Fully expensed DBS check and uniforms.

About Nightingale Nursing & Care Home

Nightingale Nursing & Care Home is based in the centre of Edwinstowe, near Mansfield.The home, although purpose-built, has been made very homely and has a selection of garden areas in line with Jasmine's values and ethos.The home provides personal, nursing and dementia care to 49 residents.

Role Responsibilities as a Care Assistant

• You'll join our team of dedicated Care Assistants to provide the highest possible level of care in supporting and assisting our residents in all aspects of daily living, including providing personal care and support with daily activities such as washing, dressing and eating.
• You'll be responsible for promoting our resident's independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect, alongside promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing.
• You'll complete all Daily Charts to a high standard, ensuring that 90% and above is achieved during all Monthly Daily Charts Audits.
• Ensure you are 100% current with all your mandatory training throughout the year.

Role Requirements as a Care Assistant

• Clear motivations and / or relevant experience.
• Residing 20 minutes or less near to the care home.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Written and oral communication skills.
• A caring and nurturing attitude.
• A positive and enthusiastic mindset.
• Time management and organisational skills.

About Jasmine Healthcare

By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible. Below are a few of the ways that we objectively demonstrate we are achieving our mission :

• Over half our team have a relevant Diploma qualification with others who are currently studying for one.
• We have a 4.8 star rating (out of 5.0) on Indeed as a top employer.
• We have Good and Outstanding Care Quality Commission (CQC) inspection reports.
• We have a 9.7 rating (out of 10.0) on www.carehome.co.uk.

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We are constantly being guided by our mission and place a significant amount of emphasis on everyone in our team exemplifying our values, which can be found on our website at www.jasminehealthcare.co.uk. Our values play an important role in our recruitment process.

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