Care Assistant

We are looking for a CARE ASSISTANT to join our team;

Greystone House is a friendly family ran residential care home, providing care and support for 23 residents with enduring mental health problems.

- Part time care assistant required working 14 HOURS PER WEEK on a flexible working rota, this includes 2 DAY SHIFTS PER WEEK, plus relief cover for holidays and sickness, our shift pattern is as follows.

Morning shift- 7:30am to 2:30pm

Back shift- 2:30pm to 9:30pm

Night shift- 9:30pm to 7:30am

Shifts may include weekdays and weekends

Experience is not essential as the key skills required to be a carer will come naturally to the right person- kindness, compassion, empathy and a desire to make a positive impact on the lives of the residents in our care. We provide on the job induction, complimented by a programme of flexible online and in house training, and offer a formal NVQ qualification to those who are interested.

Purpose of Position

To share with other staff in meeting the personal care needs of residents in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence, and to help in the general day-to-day activities of the home. Care provided by care assistants is expected to include care that would reasonably be given by members of the service user's own family and is not expected to include tasks that would normally be expected to be undertaken by a trained nurse.

Key Responsibilities

Providing support with personal care, including washing and dressing, and continence care
Administering medication
Spending time with residents to promote and share in activities and interests
Serving meals and refreshments, and providing support as required
Light domestic duties, including laundry
Following care plans to provide the highest possible standards of personalised care, and recording care provided.