Job Description

Northlands Care Home is a privately owned independent care home specialising in the care for elderly people with dementia.

Pay Rate: 14.00-21.00 per hour

1000.00 (pro rata) joining bonus payable six months after completion of a three months probationary period.

Northlands is an accredited Living Wage Employer.

We are looking for Care Assistants to join our friendly team.

VALUES BASED JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Care Assistant

Reports to: Senior Care Assistant/Nurse

Job Overview:

(Note: In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such duties as may reasonably be required)

To provide care in accordance with best practice and legislative requirements, reflecting policies and procedures and agreed standards under the direction of the Senior Carer/Nurse

To support and enable Residents to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual

To maintain skills at a current level, undertake such training and development as required from time-to-time to maintain and progress knowledge

Location: Northlands Nursing Home

Role Specific Duties:

Ensure Residents are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing

To contribute to the efficient running of the service

Support Residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community

Ensure Personal Plans and other information about how to support Residents are followed

Be responsible for informing Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Residents

Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported

Working with Others:

Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Northlands Nursing Home

Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Residents

If desired by the Resident, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life

Leading by Example:

Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth

Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service

Work within the SSSC Code of Practice

Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times

Personal Responsibilities:

Be registered with the SSSC and work within the Code of Practice

Knowledge of, and work within, the Health and Social Care Standards

Obtain the relevant qualification to remain registered with SSSC if not already in receipt of the qualification commensurate with the role

Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management

Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role

Be open to learning opportunities

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 14.00-21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 33 per week

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking Referral programme
Work Location: In person