Care Assistant

Recruiter
Four Seasons Health Care
Location
Somerset
Salary
8.29 GBP Annual
Posted
13 Nov 2016
Closes
11 Dec 2016
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Site or Unit :
Yatton Hall Care Home
Address :
High Street Yatton North Somerset BS49 4DW

Contracted Weekly Hours : Full or Part Time

Yatton Hall Care Home is a 46 bed home for both older nursing and young physically disabled care situated in Yatton, Somerset. We have a team of trained nurses and care assistants providing personalised individual care to meet a range of needs. We cater for the young physically disabled, as well as for the older person, either on a respite period or longer term.We're located on Yatton High Street, close to the village shops and facilities, with easy access to the station for a 20-minute train ride to Weston-super-Mare.

As a Care Assistant you will show warmth and support to our residents and their families; helping to promote independence and dignity and positively enhancing the lives of individuals in our care.

So as a Care Assistant what do you need to do to make this happen?


  • Communicate professionally and warmly with all visitors to the home including family and friends

  • Act as a key worker to a number of residents, providing friendship and supporting their needs.

  • Take part in social activities both within and externally to the home

  • When required, accompany residents to appointments outside the home

  • Assist residents with personal hygiene needs

  • Work as part of a team

  • Attend training as required