We're on the lookout for a warm and outgoing Care Assistant to join the team at our amazing home, Lavender Hills., As a Care Assistant, you will support the team delivering the highest standards of person-centred care preserving the dignity, respect and wellbeing of our residents at all times. You will support and enable residents to maintain their skills and personal interests at all times whilst maintaining your skills and undertaking such training and development as required.,

Ensure that residents are at the heart of care delivery and their wishes and preferences are taken into consideration to enhance their wellbeing
To understand personal care planning and taking responsibility for all aspects of care where required
To contribute to the efficient running of the home at all times
To support residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
To ensure the highest standard of individualised person-centred care and attention is given to all residents in the home whilst treating them with dignity, privacy and respect at all times
To support and assist residents with their personal care such as washing and dressing
To undertake minor medical duties such as oral hygiene, application of Topical Creams, skin integrity checks, catheter care and end-of-life
To ensure along with the wider team that all the residents' needs are being met for example their medical, physical, social and emotional needs
Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of the residents we are supporting.
To develop effective working relationships with other employees and support and develop new and less experienced members of the team
To attend daily clinical meetings arranged by the nurse in charge
To attend and participate in team meetings
To maintain and develop relationships with the residents, their families, friends and other visitors to the home
To be responsible for the health and safety of yourself as well as others in the home under the Health and Safety regulations whilst promptly reporting any hazards or potential hazards to the relevant person
To seek opportunities for professional and personal growth and development
Be a role model for other members of the team and be an ambassador for the service
Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
To provide a warm welcome to all new residents, team members and all visitors and to familiarise them with the home
Attend statutory training and any other training as directed whilst being open to learning opportunities
Have a good understanding of dementia and how it affects those living with the disease
Have a basic knowledge of CQC and the fundamental standards
To adhere to all of Millennium Care UK Ltd.'s Policies and Procedures

Experience working in a health and social care setting is preferred, however, this is not essential.

Millennium Care is a multi-award-winning, family-owned, B Corp accredited care organisation with a difference. Recently named 'Care Employer of the Year', we provide expert care across several homes, set in picturesque surroundings across Lancashire and Greater Manchester.

Full Time
permanent
33.75 hours per week, £12.75 per hour
Complimentary meals, drinks and snacks throughout your shift
Competitive salary
A bespoke induction
Ongoing training and development
EAP + Benefits
Partnership with My Staff Shop www.mystaffshop.com
Employee of the month
Employee of the year

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