Health Care Assistant - Plymouth, United Kingdom - Durnsford Lodge Residential Home

Durnsford Lodge Residential Home

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Plymouth, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

We are looking for experienced, high quality care staff who can work a range of shifts.

Experience and a can-do attitude are essential for this role. The shift pattern is 8am - 8pm or the shifts can be split as 7am-1pm or 3pm-9pm but ideally applicants will be able to do a mixture depending on the needs of the service.

We are looking for the following skill sets:

You're compassionate and committed with a desire to make a difference to those that you care for, in a positive and patient manner
Have a genuine interest in working with our client group
Ability to adapt your approach to the individual's needs and a willingness to learn
Good communication skills
Be able to work flexible, 6 hour or 11.5 hour shifts that will include evenings, weekends and bank holidays.
Experience in Health and Social Care is essential
Good team working skills
Nvq level 2 or willing to work towards one
A minimum of 2 years experience within a care setting

The Role

Ensure the highest quality of care is provided to our residents through their personcentered care plans to achieve and exceed potential
Promote the right values and attitudes towards people with behaviours described as challenging
Facilitating recreational activities of the residents choice
Liaise with families, friends, advocates, external agencies and the management team to provide a consistent approach that meets the individual needs of each resident
Complete records and documentation of progress, incidents and activities
Promote and uphold the privacy, rights, dignity, health and wellbeing of the individuals
General housekeeping duties
Personal care duties

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£9.50 per hour, moving to £9.79 per hour

full-time hours: 36 per week

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
£8.91-£9.20 per hour

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
£9.50-£9.79 per hour

Benefits: