Bank Care Assistant – You should be an experienced Carer or an individual with a genuine desire to enter the care arena looking for a new position in an Elderly Residentila care Home in Dalbeattie. All carers in St Philips are inducted on our 3 month induction program which finishes with qualification in the Care Certificate accredited by City and Guilds if you do not already hold a relevant qualification.. At the home we cater for a variety of care needs. The successful person will be joining a close-knit, friendly team who offer a quality service. As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for:

• Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• To participate in holistic caring activities.
• Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence.
• Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.
• To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents condition
• Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents and visitors
• To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement
• As a Care Assistant it would be desirable to have:
• Previous experience of care work in a Hospital, Nursing Home or Residential setting .
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly

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