Job Title: Care Assistant – 2 Positions Available
Location: St. Helens, Merseyside
Salary: £7,966 (14.6 hpw) – £16,422 (30hpw) per annum, inclusive of unsocial hours supplement
Job type: Part time, Permanent
Hours:
- 30 per week over an average 4-day week on a shift rota of early, late and night shifts
- 6 hours per week on a 2/3 shifts a week rota of early, late and night shifts
Closing Date: Monday 20th April 2020
A great opportunity has become available to join their committed team of carers at the Care Home.
Job Purpose:
Caring for guests including personal care, domestic cleaning, helping organise activities and entertainment and occasional trips out accompanying 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
- 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 flexible in job role, willing to take on other tasks as needed and within own capabilities
- 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:
- Training, Personal Development opportunities
- Group Personal Pension Plan
- Attractive Terms and Conditions
Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check required for this post.
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.
