Care Assistant

Amicura Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A care facility in the United Kingdom is seeking a Care Assistant to provide person centered care and support to residents. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living activities and supporting service users with mobility limitations. Both experienced and new carers are welcome to apply. The ideal candidate should have strong observation skills and a willingness to interact with residents. This role offers full and part-time opportunities, free training, and enhanced pay rates for overtime.

Benefits

Free uniform

Enhanced pay rates for overtime

Free training with career progression opportunities

Company contribution to pension

Qualification for the Care Certificate

Qualifications

• Experience in care is beneficial, but not required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and support service users.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high levels of care for service users.
• Assist and supervise junior staff.
• Monitor service users with behavioral problems.
• Engage service users in activities.

Skills

Person centred care

Support for service users with mobility issues

Ability to assist in training staff

Observation skills

Job description

As a Care Assistant you will provide person centred care and support to assist residents to maintain their independence including personal care, mealtimes, and activities whilst also providing a listening ear to those who need it most.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting service users when required with all aspects of daily living.
• Support in training and supervision of junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the care centre, under the supervision of senior staff members.
• Pay particular attention to assisting service users who have limited mobility or physical learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor service users who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• Observe care planning needs for service users and complete written daily records as instructed in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with service users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care centre.
• Answer the Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required.

We welcome both experienced and new carers to apply. Full support will be given to you in your role from the very beginning ensuring you are fully trained, competent and confident to deliver outstanding care.

• Free uniform
• Enhanced pay rates overtime hours
• Free training with career progression opportunities
• Qualification for the Care Certificate on completion of mandatory training
• Company contribution to pension
• Both Full and Part-time roles available.

Find out more about Kingsley

Situated close to local shops and amenities, Kingsley is a purpose built home within a stones throw of Jenny's Well nature reserve. We provide nursing, dementia, residential, respite and palliative care for 55 residents.

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