Care Assistant

Cinnamon Care Collection ,
London, Greater London
Salary: Up to £8.93 per hour + plus benefits

Overview

Care Assistant - 36 hours pw (planned rotas) £8.93 per hour (paid breaks) plus benefits Rectory Court, Blackheath is a stunning 41 bedded residential care home. We provide excellent person centred care. We are looking for additional care assistants to join our team. Purpose of Job To provide individual care as required by each resident in order to meet their personal needs whilst ensuring that each person's dignity and individuality is upheld and their independence, choice and control is promoted at all times. To create a happy and caring atmosphere; which involves providing a wide range of general caring services and duties within the limits of personal experience and knowledge. To help in the care of the resident's physical environment and the general day to day activities within the home. We are looking for experienced carers who have the compassion and empathy to join our new team. Main Responsibilities Care: You will work with all types of residents receiving direct care. Your duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the residents but can include: Ensuring the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living, according to their individual needs. Paying particular attention to assisting residents who have limited mobility, or physical difficulties, making the best use of aids provided. Closely monitoring residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems. Promoting continence and assisting with toileting. Assisting in the delivery of care for residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Keeping your line manager fully informed of the events. Promote the rights, dignity, privacy, respect, & choice to every resident when providing care. Support & encourage residents to maintain their independence with daily living. Observing care planning needs for residents and completing daily records as instructed and in line with the Company's policies and procedures. Assisting in framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them to continue with hobbies and activities in the Home. Cleaning and maintaining equipment used by residents e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensuring the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company's attention to detail philosophy. Person Specification Physically and medically able to carry out duties and responsibilities with or without assistive aids NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualifications if not willingness to attend Team player, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable Ability to organise and prioritise workload and work under pressure Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89914051