Job Description

We are looking for dedicated Care Assistants who are passionate about providing excellent care to older people in our care home.


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 we offer


Employee Development programme


Career progression opportunities




Free parking


Referral Bonus


Employee of the Month


Free Uniform


Company Pension Scheme


Competitive Hourly rate

About The Role

MAIN DUTIES:


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

Level of DBS disclosure required:

Enhanced

Required Criteria

Previous experience of working with people in a residential/ Dementia care home 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

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.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Passionate about making a difference

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Here at Westward Care, we all share the same ambition - to deliver the very best care and support. It's our aim to make a real difference, always prioritising health and happiness in everything we do. And with our on-going training and development, we're always learning new ways of meeting the changing needs of older people.

Company Culture

Quality

. We aim high when it comes to our care and our facilities. We settle for nothing short of excellence.

Respect.

We give all our residents the freedom to live a full and active life, respecting their privacy and dignity, giving them the support they need to control their own lives.

Integrity.

We take pride in our openness and honesty, keeping the promises we make to our residents and to each other - building confidence and trust.

Service

. Customer Service defines everything about our approach to care and support. We always go the extra mile for our residents and their families.

Company Benefits

Employee development programs, Free parking, Referral bonus, Employee of the Month

Salary

12.43 per hour