Care Assistant- Residential Care Home - Full Time and Part Time positions available
St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we have been named the most outstanding care group in the UK in 2016 by the UK Over 50s Housing Awards.
Are you 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 Hawick?
This is an excellent opportunity for a Staff Nurse to join a dedicated team of nurses and carers who are passionate about caring and believe in delivering person centred care. Within walking distance of Hawick High Street and in the West End area of the town, originally built as a Dominican Convent in the early 1900s, the house no longer has direct religious links and has been developed as a care home since 1988.
You will be joining a progressive car provider with a supportive approach to staff development and training. We strongly believe that we can assist in career development and offer opportunity to progress within the company. The successful person will be joining a close-knit, friendly team who offer a quality service with a proactive approach to development and maintenance of working procedure.
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
- Driver with own transport preferred due to locality.
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