Care Assistant - Ayr, United Kingdom - Heathfield House Nursing Home
Description
Having recently been graded 4's across the board from the Care Inspectorate we are looking to employee dynamic carers who can help us achieve 5's and above.
We are a care service based in Ayr, and we provide a range of care and support services for our older residents, some of whom are living with dementia.
We're seeking to recruit some great new care assistants - could this be you?
Benefits Include
- Enhanced rate of pay for hours worked over contracted hours
- Free onsite parking
- Free Uniform
- Opportunities for progression within the company
- Paid training hours
- Free refreshments on shift
- Monthly staff raffle
- Casual dress Friday
- Refer a friend bonus scheme
Job Role
Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or other competent person assists in the safe and efficient delivery of care to Residents, relatives and friends and provides flexible support services within the Home as required.
Key Tasks
Care to Residents
- Assists in the admission procedure for new residents.
- Reviews and becomes familiar with Care Plans for residents and assisting residents with personal hygiene requirements; helps with bathing; assists in the care of pressure areas, skin, teeth, mouth, hair and nails.
- Records fluid input and output where necessary.
- Assists residents with physical activity
- Ensures that any changes to a residents condition are communicated to a registered nurse without delay.
- Assists in identifying and meeting the social and recreational needs of residents.
Flexible support services
- Helps housekeeping staff in the clearing of vacated rooms; assists with bed making etc.
- Checks and keeps tidy the sluice area; clean utility room, equipment store and nurses station.
- Files residents notes, results, reports and provides assistance of a routing nature in the general administration of the home.
Please note we are unable to sponsor applicants out with the UK
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary:
£10.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Onsite parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Experience:
- Care of the Elderly: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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