Job Description

Candidate must have at least 1 years expereince in a Care Home environment

. Comply with company policies, rules and procedures at all times

Ensure that residents are assisted with mobility when required including those with mobility aids

To assist residents in the morning to wash, dress and proceed to the dining room and likewise when retiring to bed

Working within the guidelines of the standards of the Scottish Social Services Council's Codes of Practice

Serving meals, drinks and feeding those residents who are unable to feed themselves and ensuring that each resident receives a meal or diet that he/she has requested and is suitable for his/her needs

Help with the admission and discharge of residents, including listing of resident's property/clothing

Launder, inspect and mend residents clothing

To answer call bells, assess the situation; deal with the patient seeking help. In the case of an emergency, to summon the senior care staff on call/duty and/or the emergency doctor or ambulance

Assess any risks and should there be changes with regard to the resident/service user then you should notify the nurse in charge

Contribute to the accurate recording and processing of information, and in the developing of care plans through tasks such as assisting in weighing of residents, taking temperatures and blood sugar levels

Report immediately to the nurse in charge any accident or untoward incident, which may occur to a resident or a member of staff

Maintain confidentiality regarding resident's particulars

To undertake any other duties as required, in order to keep the Care Home running smoothly, as delegated by the trained nursing staff or home manager

Ensure that you comply with the company's fire precautions and procedures for evacuation and complete regular checks of the building

Be familiar with and comply with the company's health and safety policies and procedures

Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene at all times

. Due to location the candidate must have a valid driving licence

. We have no sponsorship at this time

Pay: 12.60-13.57 per hour

Ability to commute/relocate:

Kintore: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Care Home: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:

UK Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person