Compassionate Elder Care Assistant | Flexible Shifts & Training

Belong; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 19,536 - 27,824; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cost of DBS Check

Comprehensive classroom-based induction

Ongoing training and development

Internal career progression opportunities

Pension Scheme

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

A community-focused care organization is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team in Chester. The role entails providing exceptional personal and practical care to residents, including assistance with daily activities. Ideal candidates should exhibit compassion, good communication skills, and preferably have experience in elderly care. The organization values diversity and offers various employee benefits, including training opportunities and access to a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Compassionate and empathetic toward older people.
• Reliable and organized in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to assist with personal care and activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance to residents.
• Maintain dignity and respect for residents at all times.
• Document resident care and support accurately.

Skills

Excellent communication and written skills

Commitment to high standards of care

Previous experience in elderly care

Ability to work under pressure and flexible

Job description

Shift pattern- 8am-3pm and 3pm-10pm including alternate weekends

26 hours x2

19.5 hours x2

6.5 hours x1

32.5 hours x1

We are Belong, we are a not for profit, values based organisation. We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all belong.

We deliver exceptional care in our Village community styled home. We have Households with an average of twelve residents living in each; we are a committed team who provide the exceptional person centred care to enrich our resident’s lives putting them at the heart of everything we do.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team in Belong Chester.

About the Role:

As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the household. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards customers, 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, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people.
• Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
• Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the household.
• Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
• Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing
• Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy
• Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
• Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
• Maintain accurate records for each resident

Skills and Experience:

• Excellent communication and written skills.
• Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect.
• Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
• Team player but able to work on your own initiative.
• Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home.

In return we offer:

• Cost of DBS Check
• Comprehensive 4 day classroom based induction and further shadow shifts (paid)
• Ongoing training and development
• Internal career progression opportunities
• Pension Scheme
• Access to Blue Light Card scheme
• Subsidised meals in our Bistros
• Marvellous Mealtime on shift
• Casual dress
• Free DBS check*
• Access to an Early Pay Release Scheme
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Occupational Health support
• Colleague recognition events; our monthly ACE awards and our annual Champions Event
• Enhanced Colleague Referral Scheme

We welcome applications from eligible applicants; it is with regret that we do not have the facility to sponsor overseas staff.

As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice