Day Care Assistant
Day Care Assistant
We are looking for dedicated Care Assistants who are passionate about providing excellent care to older people in our care homes.
What we offer
Employee Development programme
Career progression opportunities
Free parking
Referral Bonus
Employee of the Month
Free Uniform
Company Pension Scheme
Competitive Hourly rate
Employee Assistance Programme
About this role
Main Duties
Support independence and dignity in all aspects of care delivery including personal care, dressing and assisting with meals.
Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans
Support residents with emotional and social wellbeing and encourage participation in leisure activities
Complete paperwork accurately and within agreed timescales
Maintain confidentiality
Attend team and individual meetings as required
Work effectively with team members to deliver customer care
Share knowledge skills, and information to enhance customer experience
Committed to professional development
Encourage challenge of harassment or discrimination
Additional Information:
Expected to cover shifts for sickness and holidays
Required to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays as necessary.
Flexibility due to 24/7 service operation
Job description subject to review and changes in consultation with the post holder
What you will need
Required criteria
- Experience of working in a care home with residents who are living with dementia
- Has a caring and compassionate nature suitable for working with vulnerable adults
- Able to record customer information and update records
- Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
- Has appropriate training/qualifications e.g. Care Certificate and Level 2 qualification in care
- Willing to undertake any training/qualifications required to support the Care Assistant role
- Has knowledge of electronic care planning systems and call systems within the home
- Awareness of Care Standards Regulations and the role of the CQC
Desired criteria
- Experience of supporting people with End of Life care
- Has a working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and Data protection.
