Care Assistant - Kilmarnock, United Kingdom - Craigie & Grange Care Home
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Craigie & Grange Care Home
Kilmarnock, United Kingdom
Verified Company
1 week ago
Description
Job Summary
We are a well respected, forward thinking, Care Home in Kilmarnock (21 people live here) and we are looking for a committed, proactive Care Assistant.
If you do not have an SVQ level 2 you must commit to working towards achieving it, to comply with registration of SSSC.
If you are not already registered with SSSC you will do so within 8 weeks of starting work with us.
Our recruitment process includes all staff being PVG members and we will require 2 references one of which must be your current or most recent employer.
Responsibilities and Duties
- To ensure the highest possible levels of care is maintained by supporting and assisting people who live in Care Home, when required: with personal care, washing, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
- To assist people who live here in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual).
- Provide support when needed, whilst ensuring residents retain their comfort, independence, dignity and respect.
- Encourage residents to be as active as they can be.
Qualifications and Skills
Our ideal person would:
- Be qualified to SVQ Level
- Have experience working in a Care Home
- Be positive and have a cheery outlook
- More likely to smile than frown
- Available to work our 9pm8am
- A caring person
- An organised person
- Reliable and a good timekeeper
- Patient with a kind nature and be compassionate
- Interested in working with older people
- Looking for a permanent position
- To be aware and work towards achieving the National Health & Social Care Standards
Benefits
You will be given a free uniform when you start and will get another every year.
We have a private pension plan you can join.
Training is available and we encourage staff to enhance their development.
We are looking to employ either a full time or a part-time care assistant.
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time
Pay:
£12.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 per week
Benefits:
- Onsite parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Work Location:
In person
Reference ID:
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