St Philips Care Caledonia Ltd

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Care Assistant

Reference: SEP20172268
Expiry date: 2017-10-09 11:13:05.040
Location: Hawick
Salary: Competitive
Benefits: Full Training including C&G approved Care Certificate

Care Assistant- Residential Care Home – Permanent - Part Time 17 hours/week

You should be an experienced Carer or an individual with a genuine desire to enter the care arena or looking for a new position in an Elderly Care Home in Bonchester Bridge, Hawick.

We offer a full training and induction package including a City and Guilds Verified Care Certificate for those who require it. 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, Care or Nursing Home.
  • A Passion for Care of the Elderly