Care Assistant (Maples)

Canford Healthcare Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Assistant to provide high-quality care to residents. The role offers a competitive salary of £12.81 - £13.13 per hour, full induction training, and various perks including discounts at major retailers. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in elderly care and possess excellent communication skills. This position includes flexible shift patterns and opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Full Induction Training

Discounts at Major High Street Retailers

Industry Recognised Training

Progression Opportunities

Free Uniform

Comfortable Staff Rooms

Guaranteed Hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience in residential healthcare sector.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in written form.
• Flexibility to work shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high level of care to residents ensuring their wellbeing.
• Record observations and inform the Senior Nurse of any changes.
• Support residents to maintain their independence.
• Assist residents as necessary.

Skills

Compassionate

Effective Communication

Elderly Care Experience

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3

Job description

Care Assistant

£12.81 - £13.13 per hour plus great benefits

Are you a caring, warm, compassionate and supportive person looking for your next career move within the Healthcare Sector? If so, we would love to hear from you.

Dayshift 7am-7pm or Nightshift 7pm-7am

Care Assistant Key Duties

• Provide a high level of care to our residents ensuring their wellbeing
• Provide personal care, maintaining a high level of hygiene
• Accurately recording observations in accordance with the resident’s conditions, informing the Senior Nurse on duty of any changes and responding accordingly
• Supporting our residents to maintain their independence
• Identifying and assisting with residents’ needs
• Serving meals
• Assisting our residents as necessary

Requirements

• You will have previous experience of working in the residential healthcare sector and will have knowledge and experience of working with the elderly.
• Qualified to NVQ Level 2 or 3 is desired but not essential.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Have the flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends
• Caring personality
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in written form

In Return, We Will Offer You

• Competitive Salary
• Full Induction Training
• Discounts at Major High Street Retailers
• Industry Recognised Training (including NVQ Levels 2 & 3)
• Progression Opportunities
• Free Uniform
• Comfortable Staff Rooms
• Guaranteed Hours

We are part of the Canford Healthcare group of homes.

If you would like to join our successful team as a Care Assistant, please select "apply now" and forward us your CV.