Care Assistant

Care Assistant- Residential Care Home - Full Time Day and Night positions available

You should be an experienced Carer or an individual with a genuine desire to enter the care arena or looking for a new Our client offers 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.
Due to remote location own transport essential although a pick up servive can be offered if required to certain central points in the borders and Midloathian.

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