Dining Care Assistant

eRecruitSmart; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Dining Care Assistant for their residential care home in West Wickham. The role involves providing vital support to residents during meal times and ensuring high standards of care in line with nutritional guidelines. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 in Care and Health, along with exceptional interpersonal skills to foster a nurturing environment. This position offers a salary of £12.11 per hour with various benefits, including annual leave entitlement and health support programs.

Benefits

26 & 8 statutory days annual leave entitlement

Life Assurance Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Referral Scheme up to £1000

Occupational Health Support

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Discounted Gym Membership

50% off coffee from Café Nero

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual with a friendly caring approach.
• Ability to show empathy and understanding towards residents.
• Good level of both written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with meals and hydration.
• Ensure the dietary requirements of residents are met.
• Monitor and participate in the care of residents.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Team Working

Flexibility

Education

NVQ in Care and Health Level 2

Job description

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We have an excellent opportunity for a Dining Care Assistant to join our clients residential and respite care team at their outstanding CQC care home in West Wickham. Please note that our client is not offering sponsorship at this time so please only apply if you have eligibility to work in the UK.

About the Role
As a Dining Care Assistant, you will work under the supervision of the Senior Care Assistant or Nurse in charge providing individual patient care, paying close attention in the resident’s nutrition and hydration in accordance to their care plan and you will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that the quality of personal care provided to the residents as well as the tidiness and cleanliness on the specific units/areas/floors are to the correct standards and in line with the NMC Code of Conduct 2015
• Assist residents with meals and hydration
• Act as the Nutrition and Hydration lead when on duty
• Serve and assist residents with meals who need help
• Prepare snacks and drinks
• Take ownership of the unit kitchen ensuring it is fully stocked and kept clean at all times
• Ensure the dietary requirements of residents are met and where appropriate recorded
• Participate in the safe and effective running of the home in liaison with the registered nurse in charge/Unit Manager
• Monitor and participate in the care of residents in the care home
• Encourage residents to remain as independent as possible
• Read and assist in writing reports, take part in staff and resident meetings and triaging activities as required
• Comply with the homes guidelines and policies at all times
• Report to the Registered nurse any changed in the health or welfare of residents and any untoward incidents
• Maintain and promote the Ethos of the home and the congregation

About You
To be successful in the role of Dining Care Assistant you must have / be:

• Working towards or have achieved NVQ in Care and Health Level 2
• Reliable and punctual with a friendly caring approach
• A Genuine desire to help people with an ability to show empathy and understanding towards residents
• The ability to relate to people from a wide variety of backgrounds
• Tact and sensitivity
• A respectful approach to residents and relatives
• Patience and a sense of humor
• Reliability and Flexibility
• Team Working Skills and the ability to use your own initiative
• The ability to work to health and safety guidelines
• The ability to remain calm under pressure
• Good Interpersonal and communication skills
• Good level of both written and spoken English
• Good Level of IT Skills including Microsoft office

About the Salary & Rewards
For the role of Dining Care Assistant, your working hours will be 7:30am to 2:30pm over 2 to 3 days per week (weekend work is expected) and you will receive an excellent salary of £12.11 per hour plus:

• 26 & 8 statutory days annual leave entitlement
• Life Assurance Benefits
• Cycle to work scheme
• Referral Scheme up to £1000
• Occupational Health Support
• Health and Wellbeing Programme
• GP consultations, Mental Health Treatment, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and counselling
• Discounted Gym Membership
• 50% off a coffee from every week from Café Nero
• Subsidised Apple Watches and Amazon Prime membership and discount on hotel bookings with Expedia