Care Assistant (Days & Nights) - The Foresters Nursing Home

Clarendon Care Group; Stourbridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is looking for a dedicated Care Assistant (Days & Nights) for The Foresters Nursing Home in Stourbridge. Responsibilities include providing personal care, assisting during meal times, and engaging residents in activities. Ideal candidates will have compassion and excellent communication skills. Full-time role with benefits including a pension scheme and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Free uniform

Contributory Pension scheme

Paid mandatory training

5.6 weeks annual leave

On-site parking

Career progression

Funded training opportunities

Refer a friend scheme

Access to electronic care planning system

Qualifications

• Experience in care is preferred but not mandatory.
• Must be a car owner due to location.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents.
• Assist during meal times.
• Encourage residents to participate in activities.
• Help residents to bed and do hourly checks at night.

Skills

Compassion

Excellent communication skills

Caring nature

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Care Assistant (Days & Nights) - The Foresters Nursing Home

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Overview

Foresters Nursing Home is looking for experienced Care Assistants to join a friendly and dedicated team who share the company values and commitment to residents who call Foresters 'Home'.

Due to the location of The Foresters, it is essential that you are a car owner.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care to residents
• Assist during meal times
• Encourage residents to participate in stimulating activities
• Night duties include assisting residents to bed, completing hourly checks, and preparing the home for the day ahead
• Support training and career development; experience is not always necessary

Requirements and Qualifications

• Compassion, care and commitment
• Excellent communication skills
• A caring and friendly nature
• The ability to work well within a team and under pressure

Benefits

• Free uniform
• Contributory Pension scheme
• Paid mandatory training
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• On-site parking
• Career progression
• Funded training opportunities*
• Refer a friend scheme *
• Access to electronic care planning system (Person Centred Software)
• Terms apply

Employment details

• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Other
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Additional information

An enhanced DBS will be required; the cost will be met by Clarendon Care Group Ltd, subject to terms and conditions. If invited to interview, you will be asked to fill in the application form and provide proof of eligibility to work in the UK.