Compassionate Care Assistant — Training & 5.6 Weeks Leave

Belsize Healthcare; Bearsden; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PVG paid

Pension

Uniform provided

Job summary

Buchanan Lodge Care Home in Bearsden is seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred support to residents across Residential, Nursing, Respite and Dementia needs. You will help with daily living, personal care, mobility and nutrition while upholding dignity and wellbeing.

Joining a friendly team, you will follow care plans, monitor changes in residents’ conditions and contribute to a safe, warm environment. Training and development are provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in daily living assistance preferred but not required.
• Willingness to learn and develop.
• SVQ Level 2 desirable or willingness to work towards

Responsibilities

• Deliver high quality, person-centred care that supports dignity, independence and wellbeing.
• Assist residents with daily living including personal care, mobility and nutrition.
• Follow care plans and recognise changes in condition to ensure safe, responsive care.
• Work as part of a supportive team to create a warm, caring environment.

Skills

Caring, compassionate approach

Good communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

SVQ Level 2 desirable

Job description

Buchanan Lodge Care Home in Bearsden is seeking a Care Assistant to provide compassionate, person-centred support to residents across Residential, Nursing, Respite and Dementia needs. You will help with daily living, personal care, mobility and nutrition while upholding dignity and wellbeing.

Joining a friendly team, you will follow care plans, monitor changes in residents’ conditions and contribute to a safe, warm environment. Training and development are provided.