Care Assistant - Ditton Priors Residential Care Home, Bridgnorth – Permanent
22 Hours/week - Nights

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 Residential Care Home.

Situated in the small village that bears its name, Ditton Priors, is a residential care home for older people just a few miles from the Shropshire town of Bridgenorth. Due to location it would be advantageous to live locally or have access to own transport as there is little in the ay of public transport available.

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.
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 or Nursing Home.
• A Passion for Care of the Elderly