Job Title: Care Assistant
Location: St. Helens, Merseyside
Salary: £15,547 – £15,918 per annum (inclusive of unsocial hours supplement)
Job type: Part time, Permanent (30 hours per week)
Closing Date: 4:00pm Monday 11 November 2019
A great opportunity has become available to join their committed team of carers at the Care Home.
Job Purpose:
To work as part of a team assisting in the every day running of Ruskin Lodge, covering all aspects of caring for the guests and assisting them in the activities of daily living and also ensuring a safe, clean environment is maintained at all times for the guests
Key Responsibilities:
- To assist with the personal care of guests, including bathing, feeding, toileting, dressing etc.
- To assist with the social care of guests, including promoting and assisting in organising activities, assisting at outings, parties, conversing and ensuring all guests feel welcome
- Acting as Chaperone for day trips, outings, arrivals, departures etc., in the absence of Volunteer Chaperones occasionally
- To carry out domestic duties, including cleaning, bed-making, setting tables, serving meals, and preparing evening meals
- Laundering of guests’ personal clothing and some bed linen
Skills and Experience:
- Have attained Level 2 Diploma in Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or willing to work towards this qualification
- Previous experience in caring for older people in a residential setting would be an advantage
- Ability to work unsociable hours and operate on a shift rota system
- Always aiming to give over and above the norm in terms of commitment and enthusiasm
- Able to cope with stressful and emotional situations or emergencies and remain calm in a crisis
- Must have good communication skills and be able to demonstrate the ability to communicate well with guests, colleagues, managers, volunteers and outside agencies
- Must be a good listener and have a good sense of humour
- Ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and guests
- Must be able to work as part of a team showing willingness and consideration for others
- Must be flexible in job role, willing to take on other tasks as needed and within own capabilities
- Must be willing to assist colleagues and be able to offer support when necessary
- Should be positive to change and new methods of work
- Good general standard of health with excellent agility/dexterity
- Good image and well presented in order to be a good ambassador for the organisation
- Voluntary work with older people. Other interests and hobbies and activities
Benefits:
- 30 per week over an average 4-day week on a shift rota of early, late and night shifts
- Training, Personal Development opportunities
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Attractive Terms and Conditions
Please click on the APPLY button and CHECK YOUR EMAILS to complete the attached application form.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of; Care Worker, Night Care Assistant, Care Assistant, Seniors Care Assistant, Care Work Assistant, Resident Care Assistant, Resident Care Worker, Elderly Care Worker, Elderly Care Assistant, Elderly Support Worker, Elderly Care, Support Assistant, Enabler, Healthcare Assistant may also be considered for this role.
