Day Care Assistant

Support independence and dignity in all aspects of care delivery including personal care, dressing and assisting with meals. Deliver care in accordance with individual care plans Support residents with emotional and social wellbeing and encourage participation in leisure activities Complete paperwork accurately and within agreed timescales Maintain confidentiality Attend team and individual meetings as required Work effectively with team members to deliver customer care Share knowledge skills, and information to enhance customer experience Committed to professional development Encourage challenge of harassment or discrimination Additional Information: Expected to cover shifts for sickness and holidays Required to work unsocial hours, including nights, weekends and bank holidays as necessary. Flexibility due to 24/7 service operation Job description subject to review and changes in consultation with the post holder

• Experience of working in a care home with residents who are living with dementia
• Has a caring and compassionate nature suitable for working with vulnerable adults
• Able to record customer information and update records
• Able to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Has appropriate training/qualifications e.g. Care Certificate and Level 2 qualification in care
• Willing to undertake any training/qualifications required to support the Care Assistant role
• Has knowledge of electronic care planning systems and call systems within the home
• Awareness of Care Standards Regulations and the role of the CQC
Desired criteria
• Experience of supporting people with End of Life care
• Has a working understanding of the Mental Capacity Act, DoLs, Infection Control, Safeguarding Vulnerable adults and Data protection.
  
  We are looking for dedicated Care Assistants who are passionate about providing excellent care to older people in our care homes.
What we offer Employee Development programme Career progression opportunities Free parking Referral Bonus Employee of the Month Free Uniform Company Pension Scheme Competitive Hourly rate Employee Assistance Programme