Care Assistant (Southport)

Dovehaven Care Homes; Sefton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in social care is hiring a care assistant to provide personal and practical care to residents at their home. Applicants should be compassionate, motivated, and able to deliver high standards of service while supporting the emotional and social needs of older people.

Qualifications

• Caring and sensitive to the needs of others.
• Committed to providing service excellence.
• Able to communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compassion and empathy in caring for older people.
• Provide a range of personal and practical care to residents.
• Work well under pressure and flexibly meet residents' needs.

Skills

Compassion

Empathy

Communication

Emotional support

Service excellence

High standard of care

Education

NVQ Level 2 health and social care

Job description

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As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the home. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards service users, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrate compassion and empathy in your approach to caring for older people, either through previous roles in social care or in other roles.
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised.
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home.

Skills and Experience

• Caring and sensitive to the needs of others
• Committed to providing service excellence
• Able to communicate effectively
• Able to provide emotional and social support
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect
• NVQ Level 2 health and social care is desirable