General Assistant (Older Adults)

Community Care Live; Alton; À distance; GBP 17 000 - 22 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and development

Résumé du poste

Marlfield Residential and Nursing Care Home is seeking a General Assistant to support daily operations, including domestic, laundry and kitchen tasks, while building bonds with residents. You will help serve meals, assist with eating, and keep dining areas tidy in a welcoming environment.

The role emphasizes compassion, excellent standards, and respectful patient care, with full induction and ongoing development opportunities within our supportive team.

Qualifications

• Commitment to excellence: Carry out all tasks to the highest possible standard.
• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive difference.
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide support.
• Respect and patience: Treat residents with dignity and adapt to individual needs calmly.
• Good communication skills: Clear and effective communication with residents, families, and colleagues.
• Self-motivation and adaptability: Work effectively with minimal supervision, remain resilient under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness in residents' bedrooms, communal areas, toilets, and facilities.
• Assist with meals: Help serve meals and assist residents with eating and drinking.
• Laundry duties: Support with laundry tasks when needed, with full training provided.
• Accompany residents: Escort residents to appointments, ensuring comfort and safety.
• Build relationships: Establish positive connections with residents, families and colleagues.

Connaissances

Commitment to excellence

Passion and dedication

Empathy and compassion

Respect and patience

Good communication skills

Self-motivation and adaptability

Description du poste

Joining our supportive team at Marlfield residential and nursing care home as a General Assistant, you’ll play an essential role in the everyday running of our home. You’ll assist with domestic, laundry, and kitchen tasks, while building positive connections with our residents. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to the highest standards will enhance the quality of life and wellbeing of our residents.

What you’ll do:

• Cleaning: Maintain cleanliness in residents' bedrooms, communal areas, toilets, and facilities, to ensure they are clean and welcoming.
• Assist with meals:Help serve meals and assist our residents with eating and drinking, clear/reset tables, stack dishwasher and keep dining areas tidy.
• Laundry duties:Support with laundry tasks when needed, with full training provided.
• Accompany residents:Escort residents to their appointments, making sure they feel comfortable and safe.
• Build relationships: Establish positive connections with our residents, their families, and your colleagues, whilst sharing our commitment to creating an inclusive culture.

What we’re looking for:

• Commitment to excellence: Carry out all tasks to the highest possible standard.
• Passion and dedication: A genuine desire to help others and make a positive difference.
• Empathy and compassion: Understand and share the feelings of others to build trust and provide support.
• Respect and patience:Each of our residents is unique. Treat everyone with dignity and respect, and adapt to their individual needs calmly, even in challenging situations.
• Good communication skills: Clear and effective communication with our residents, their families, and colleagues.
• Self-motivation and adaptability: Able to work effectively with minimal supervision, remain resilient under pressure,and adapt positively to changing situations and demands.

Why join us?

• Rewarding work: Make a positive difference in our residents' lives, knowing that your efforts can create a lasting impact and enhance their quality of life.
• Training: We provide a full, in-depth and supportive induction programme along with continuous training and development.
• Supportive environment: Work within an inclusive, friendly, and collaborative team who take pride in their work and value and support each other.
• Ongoing development opportunities: We invest in your future, offering you the chance to enhance your skills and advance your career in the care sector.
• Employee support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

This role involves some weekend and bank holidays working, for which enhancements are paid in line with the HCC salary policy.

Please note:We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK before applying.
Applicants can expect to hear from us within two weeks of the advertised closing date.

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