Care Assistant
- Recruiter
- Ranc Care Homes Limited
- Location
- Cambridge
- Salary
- TBD
- Posted
- 14 Sep 2018
- Closes
- 12 Oct 2018
- Ref
- 326894926
- Sectors
- Health, Nursing & Social Care, Nursing
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full Time
Care Assistant
At RCH, our vision is to put quality first in everything we do – for our residents, their relatives and our staff. This approach and our commitment to providing the highest levels of service are key factors in our success.
Woodlands Care Centre is a welcoming and beautifully decorated home which specialises in Nursing, Residential and Dementia care for older people, and is currently seeking Day / Night Health Care Assistants to join our friendly team.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting residents with personal care activities such as washing, personal hygiene, dressing and feeding
- Providing physical and mental stimulation by taking part in recreational and social activities or events with residents, both individually and as a group
- Taking responsibility for the physical and emotional well-being and social needs of the residents
- Being aware and participating in the development of resident Care plans and having full awareness of any specialist support needs
- Assisting residents with mobility and support
- Administering residents’ medication
Requirements
- A kind, caring and compassionate nature
- Passionate and keen to develop new skills
- A good listener with patience
- Flexibility, due to shift work
- Ability to communicate well, both written and verbally
- Candidates MUST have proof of right to work in the UK
Benefits
- Ongoing training and support to further your career
- A Career pathway with opportunities to get promoted; where progression to management positions are encouraged
- Full and comprehensive induction
- Wide variety of health, retail and leisure benefits via Perkbox*
- Company pension scheme*
- Paid annual leave (pro rata)*
- Refer a friend bonus*
- 2 free uniforms
- Parking available on site
Although we don’t require someone with any direct qualifications as we provide ongoing training and support, the following attributes would be preferable:
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (desirable but not required)
- Ability to organise efficiently and prioritise workloads whilst under pressure
- A minimum of 3 months’ experience in a care environment
*Terms and conditions apply
To apply please send your CV via email or come to our recruitment day on the 18th September 2018 at Woodlands Career Centre at 10am-3pm or 5pm-8pm.