Job Description

BANK CARE ASSISTANT VACANCY, GREENOCK

Little Sisters of the Poor, Greenock is an exceptional, modern purpose-built residential nursing home registered for up to 28 older people. We are also a registered charity, forming part of the Little Sisters of the Poor worldwide group with homes in 31 countries all following a similar model of family centred care, with Sisters living within community on site. Our not-for-profit care model means, with your help, we can focus on enabling the vulnerable elderly lead happier healthier lives in a real home setting.

We are looking to add to our Bank of Care Assistants so that we can continue to provide a high standard of care and support in a friendly caring atmosphere.

The qualities we are looking for include: kindness, compassion, respect, trustworthiness, enthusiasm, a positive team spirit and professionalism.

We are looking for Dayshift, Nightshift and Bank Care Assistants

Hours are variable.

If you are interested in joining our amazing team, enriching the lives of the elderly and providing high standards of clinical care, we would love to hear from you.

For an informal chat, call the HR Department on 01475 722465 or email with a full and detailed CV.

This role requires:

Previous experience as a care assistant, preferably in a care home environment

SVQ2 in Social Care, or to be prepared to work towards

You must be legally able to work in the UK. We cannot sponsor overseas applicants for this post.

Main responsibilities:

Attend to the wishes and comfort, personal care and support of our Residents

Monitor and record observations including weight, dietary and fluid intake / output

Participate in person centred care and contribute to the development of care plans

Act as a keyworker for a designated group of Residents and participate in regular care reviews

Assist with the reception and orientation of new Residents providing reassurance, care and support during their settling in period

Provide assistance with dietary and fluid intake for Residents who require assistance to maintain a good state of nutrition and hydration

Assist in and actively encourage the social and recreational care and wellbeing of the Residents

Provide escort duties when required to assist Residents to Hospital and planned outings

Maintain a safe and tidy environment in Resident's rooms including bed making/changing linen and ensuring appropriate stock of linen, sundries and working facilities

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Pay: 12.60 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Greenock PA16 8DP: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Are you SSSC registered?
Experience:

Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Reference ID: BankCareAssist14.5.24