Twilight Care Assistant

Yorkare Homes; Brough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A residential care provider in Brough is seeking Care Assistants for twilight shifts (4pm-10pm) to deliver personalised care. Responsibilities include supporting residents with various healthcare needs, maintaining comfort, and documenting care activities. The ideal candidate will possess flexibility and a caring attitude, with experience preferred. Competitive pay and benefits like free training and DBS checks are offered.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Bonus for working over Christmas

Free enhanced DBS check

Free Uniform

Comprehensive training

Staff recognition awards

Rewards App

Health Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience preferred; training provided with a caring attitude.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to residents with health care needs.
• Serve drinks and snacks during the night.
• Assist with housekeeping and resident comfort.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care.
• Act as an advocate for residents.

Skills

Flexible, caring and compassionate

Positive, self-motivated and organised

Good communication skills

Sensitive to the needs of others

Ability to work on own initiative

Team player

Job description

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There are NO sponsorship opportunities with this role.

Haxby Hall is located in the heart of Haxby, next door to the local playground, and a short walk from the amenities of the village, such as a Co-op supermarket, Costa Coffee and Haxby Bakehouse.

Yorkare Homes aim for their residents is to enjoy the next chapter of their lives in a safe and luxurious environment, whilst being able to offer a varied and engaging range of social activities. This is achieved by our dedicated care teams, activity co-ordinators and our highly trained chefs.

Both Residential and Dementia care are provided, and facilities include residents bar, garden room and private dining room.

Due to Occupancy increasing rapidly, we are currently expanding our team and looking for Care Assistants (Twilight 4pm-10pm) to join our team.

This will include some weekend work

Free DBS check*

The role of a Care Assistant is to ensure the needs of the residents are met in a person-centred way that respects their dignity and promotes independence.

It is essential that all our staff are:

• Flexible, caring and compassionate.
• Positive, self-motivated and organised.
• Willing to undertake any training necessary to develop skills and competency relevant to the role.
• Sensitive to the needs of others.
• An active team player and must be able to work on own initiative.
• Possess good communication skills with colleagues and residents.

Overview of Job Description:

• To provide personal care and support to residents with a wide range of health care needs, illnesses and disabilities, all of which are available in their care plan for staff to follow
• Serve and assist with drinks and snacks if required through the Night
• Make and change beds; tidy rooms along with some light cleaning to ensure resident comfort and maintain the appearance of their home.
• To maintain accurate documentation with regards to the care and support given to our residents.
• To act as an advocate to the residents and communicate their needs and wishes when required to senior members of staff

In return the company will offer you:

• Competitive rates of pay (increased rate if an NVQ2 in Health and Social Care is held)
• Bonus for working over Christmas
• Free enhanced DBS check*
• Free Uniform
• Fully comprehensive training and development support from our In house trainer
• Staff recognition awards
• Rewards App
• Health Scheme
• Working with a fantastic team of friendly, supportive, like-minded individuals

Experience is preferred, training and support is provided to a very high standard if the applicant demonstrates all the qualities we feel are essential to fulfil this role, such as having a positive and caring attitude