Care Assistant

We are looking for a care assistant to join our team at Richden Park, a purpose-built residential care home with 52 beds and staff trained in a range of specialist care, including end of life and respite care.

Main responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Residents when required with all aspects of daily living
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
• Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and completed daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures

• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre

• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required
• Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
• Report on well-being of Residents
• Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc

• Assist Residents who need help during meal times

• Escort Residents travelling to and from the Care Centre e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc

Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels

• Team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative

Desired:

• Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group
• NVQ Level 2 in Care