At Cedars Care Home, we have an exciting opportunity for a Care Assistant to join our team on a full time basis, working 3 x 12-hour night shifts each week from 8.00pm to 8.00am. You must be flexible with your availability and you will also be required to work alternate weekends.
Purpose
of Role:
As a Care Assistant you will show
warmth and support to the residents, helping to promote independence and
dignity and positively enhance the lives of the individuals in your care. If
you have knowledge and experience of caring for elderly people, come from a
caring background and have a genuine love and understanding of older people
then this job could be for you.
Key
Duties:
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Provide a
high level of care to our residents ensuring their wellbeing
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Provide
personal care, maintaining a high level of hygiene
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Accurately
recording observations in accordance with the resident’s conditions, informing
the Senior Nurse on duty of any changes and responding accordingly
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Supporting
our residents to maintain their independence
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Identifying
and assisting with residents’ needs
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Serving
meals
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Assisting
our residents as necessary
Requirements:
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Ideally
you will have some experience in the Healthcare sector although we will provide
you with all the training you need to be successful in the role.
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Qualified
to NVQ Level 2 or 3 is desired but not essential.
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Able to
work independently and as part of a team
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Have the
flexibility and willingness to work shifts, including weekends
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Caring
personality
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Ability
to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in written form
In
return, we will offer you:
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Competitive
Salary
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Full
Induction Training
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Discounts
at Major High Street Retailers
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Industry
Recognised Training (including NVQ Levels 2 & 3)
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Progression
Opportunities
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Free Uniform
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Comfortable
Staff Rooms
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Guaranteed
Hours
Our philosophy is to create a
secure, relaxed, happy and homely atmosphere for the residents to live in and
for the staff to work in. We specialise in providing quality nursing and
residential care for the elderly.
We are part of the Canford
Healthcare group of homes.
If you would like to join our successful team, please select “apply now” and forward us your CV.
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