Care Assistant - Edinburgh, United Kingdom - Braeburn Home

Braeburn Home

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Braeburn Home
We are looking for a care assistant to cover maternity leave within our home.

Braeburn Home is a small, independent care home offering high quality nursing care for older people. We are situated in a residential area right next to the Royal Botanic Gardens. We provide care to older people who need nursing support, care and companionship.
Great emphasis is placed on encouraging independence, choice and person-centred care.

JOB TITLE:
Female Care Assistant - maternity cover
Female care assistant due to ratio of staff and resident preference.

HOURS: 26 hours - any 2 days of 7

RESPONSIBLE TO:
The Care Home Manager / Registered Nurse / Person in charge

MAIN JOB PURPOSE:
Providing holistic, respectful, person centred care & support to service users and their families.

Role Specific Duties:

Ensure Residents are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
To contribute to the efficient running of the service
Support Residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
Ensure Personal Plans and other information about how to support Residents are followed
Be responsible for informing Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Residents
Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported

Working with Others:

Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Braeburn Home
Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Residents
If desired by the Resident, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life

Leading By Example:

Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
Work within the SSSC Code of Practice
Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times

Personal Responsibilities:

Be registered with the SSSC and work within the Code of Practice
Knowledge of, and work within, the Health and Social Care Standards
Obtain the relevant qualification to remain registered with SSSC if not already in receipt of the qualification commensurate with the role
Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
Be open to learning opportunities

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Current registration with SSSC or willing to register
SVQ2 in health and social care desired
Ability to working effectively as part of a team
Excellent verbal and communication skills

Job Types:
Part-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 9 months

Part-time hours: 26 per week

Salary:
£11.45 per hour

Benefits:

Discounted or free food
Free parking
Onsite parking

Schedule:

Day shift

COVID-19 considerations:
Appropriate PPE and good stock available. Weekly testing in line with guidelines.

Work Location:
In person

Application deadline: 28/05/2023

Reference ID:
BraeburnCAMC