ABOUT US:
Castlehill Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant on a full-time permanent basis.
Our contemporary and cutting-edge care home is based in Inverness. We are proud to offer the following: Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care and End of Life Care for up to 88 residents.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- Competitive rate of £12.10 (£12.71 Nights) per hour
- Job Satisfaction
- Company Pension
- Development Opportunities
- Support & Guidance
- Free On-site Parking
- PVG/Enhanced DBS Check
- Access to a Blue Light discount card
DUTIES AND RESPONSOBILITIES:
- To support each resident to enable them to remain as active and independent as possible within the limitations of their condition.
- To encourage and support each resident to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, including washing, dressing and continence.
- To respect the residents’ rights of choice, privacy and dignity and to be sensitive to each resident’s needs.
- To work flexibly, providing help with physical care as required to meet the care and support needs of the resident.
- To support and assist residents with their mobility through the application of skills and knowledge obtained through training, ensuring that any equipment required is used in a safe and proper manner.
- To assist with the serving of meals and drinks and to provide care and support where required to ensure that the resident receives a satisfactory food and fluid intake.
- To complete and maintain all required daily records to demonstrate a complete record of the resident’s social engagement, activities and physical care.
- To work effectively as a team member or an individual to maintain a stimulating and homely environment for each resident.
ABOUT YOU:
Required Skills:
- One years’ experience as a care assistant.
- You will have a kind and caring approach with a passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care and support for the residents.
- Excellent communication skills
- Interpersonal skills
Desired Skills:
- Holds a SVQ 2/NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care
- First-aid knowledge
- Initiative
- Problem-solving skills
- Flexibility
- Team working
All job offers are subject to satisfactory references and Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG)/Enhanced DBS Check.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.10-£12.71 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Application question(s):
- Do you have am SVQ level 2 in Health & Social Care?
Experience:
- health & social care: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
