Job Description

About Us

At Fairfield Country Rest Home we aspire to provide personalised and compassionate support for each and every resident, fostering an environment where every resident feels cherished and valued. Our vision is to create a warm and inviting home where dignity, independence, and community thrive hand in hand.

Join Our Team

We are looking for Bank Care Assistants to join our friendly and committed team in Launcells, Bude. This is a zero-hours position, ideal for individuals seeking flexible work to fit around other commitments. You'll be stepping in to cover holiday, sickness, and other absences--making a vital difference by ensuring continuity of care for our residents.

Our Bank Care Assistants are compassionate, reliable, and professional. You'll provide high-quality care and support, helping residents maintain their comfort, dignity, and wellbeing. Rotas will generally be discussed 4 weeks in advance.

Key Responsibilities

Personal Care: Assist residents with personal hygiene tasks including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting, ensuring their dignity is maintained. Mobility Support: Aid residents with mobility issues, helping them to move around safely and comfortably. This may include using mobility aids and assisting with exercises. Health Monitoring: Observe and report any changes in the residents' physical or mental health to senior staff or healthcare professionals. Emotional Support: Provide companionship and emotional support, fostering a caring and supportive environment. Daily Activities: Assist residents in participating in social activities, encouraging engagement and a sense of community. Housekeeping: Help with light housekeeping tasks to ensure a clean and safe living environment for the residents. Meal Assistance: Assist with serving of meals, and support residents who need help with eating and drinking. Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of care provided, incidents, and any other relevant information. Team Collaboration: Work collaboratively with other carers, healthcare professionals, and management to provide comprehensive care and support.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Essential:

Compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a team and independently. Physical ability to carry out care duties, including lifting and assisting residents.
Desirable:

Previous experience in a care home or similar environment. Basic understanding of dementia care. Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care).
To apply, please send your CV to HR@fairfieldcarehome.com or if you don't have a CV please email and we can provide you with an application form.

Equal Opportunities Statement

Fairfield Country Rest Home is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We do not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to any protected characteristic. We encourage applications from all sections of society and are committed to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion within our workforce.

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Application question(s):

Please confirm how many hours per month you are looking for ideally, and any days/ times you would generally be unavailable. Please confirm your email address.
Work Location: In person

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