Job Description

Please note prior to reading, Sponsorship is NOT available for Woolton Acre

NOW RECRUITING

Woolton Acre Retirement Living is recruiting for Care Assistants to join our team. This position will initially be offered as a bank contract for the first 6 weeks to allow us to admit residents into the desired unit. During these 6 weeks, you will work sporadically to complete your Mandatory Training and commence your Induction. This position will include working with individuals who are living with Dementia

Woolton Acre is a beautiful Manor house converted into a care home use for upto 48 residents. Each bedroom is ensuite and communal areas have all the latest facilities available.

Our home specialises in providing Private Residential and Residential Dementia care to over 55's and we aim to provide the most, most comforting care possible. We promote our residents to maintain their independence and uphold their dignity at all times.

The Role:

As a Carer at Woolton Acre, you will assist the team in the running the home and maintenance of high standards of care and service towards all our residents, their loved ones and fellow staff. The role requires you to provide both practical support and personal care to those who live at Woolton Acre.

As a Care Assistant working within our Residential Dementia unit, you will work alongside a pro-active Senior Carer to deliver the best care to upto 5 individuals living with Dementia whilst continuing to capture our Person Centred way of working.

Main Responsibilities

To support each of the residents in the care home to remain as active and independent as possible. Demonstrate skill and imagination in helping residents deal with everyday difficulties arising from their memory problems or physical health. Encourage and support each resident to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, which will include washing, dressing and continence. Use initiative and imagination in helping residents succeed at familiar tasks. By working flexibly make the most of every opportunity for residents in the care home to maintain their interests and to explore new social and recreational opportunities. Offer many opportunities each day for residents to engage in situations with personal meaning, a sense of community, choices and fun. Respect the residents' rights of choice, privacy, and dignity and be sensitive to each person's needs. Work with the care team on goals that are directly relevant to the daily life of each resident and his or her family members by implementing individualised 'active living' programmes. Demonstrate an ability to build and maintain relationships with people whose understanding is impaired and their families through good communication skills. Follow tailored plans of assistance for mobility, communication, social interaction, nutrition and physical care. Encourage residents to engage in physical exercises and activities to help increase strength and dexterity. Assist residents with their mobility when you have received training in the use of appropriate equipment. Take responsibility for the safe and proper use of such equipment. Work independently and with colleagues to maintain a stimulating and homely environment for each resident. Complete and maintain necessary daily records painting a full picture of social engagement, activities and physical care. Assist with serving meals and drinks and assist residents who are unable to feed themselves. Respect residents' rights for privacy making sure you maintain confidentiality at all times. Attend training as required to enhance and update your skills and maintain a record of your training. Maintain a safe environment for other colleagues, residents and visitors through an awareness of statutory requirements for fire, health and safety and manual handling policies.
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.50 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Schedule:

12 hour shift Day shift Night shift Overtime Weekend availability
Experience:

Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person