Care Assistant

ABOUT US:

Castlehill Care Home is looking to recruit a Care Assistant on a full-time permanent basis.

Our contemporary and cutting-edge care home is based in Inverness. We are proud to offer the following: Residential Care, Dementia Care, Nursing Care, Respite Care, Palliative Care and End of Life Care for up to 88 residents.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive rate of £12.10 per hour
• Job Satisfaction
• Company Pension
• Development Opportunities
• Support & Guidance
• Free On-site Parking
• PVG Check
• Access to a Blue Light discount card

DUTIES AND RESPONSOBILITIES:

• You will support each resident to enable them to remain as active and independent as possible within the limitations of their condition.
• To encourage and support each resident to do as much as possible for themselves in all aspects of daily living, including washing, dressing and continence.
• To respect the residents’ rights of choice, privacy and dignity and to be sensitive to each resident’s needs.
• To work flexibly, providing help with physical care as required to meet the care and support needs of the resident.
• To support and assist residents with their mobility through the application of skills and knowledge obtained through training, ensuring that any equipment required is used in a safe and proper manner.
• To assist with the serving of meals and drinks and to provide care and support where required to ensure that the resident receives a satisfactory food and fluid intake.
• To complete and maintain all required daily records to demonstrate a complete record of the resident’s social engagement, activities and physical care.
• To work effectively as a team member or an individual to maintain a stimulating and homely environment for each resident.

ABOUT YOU:

Required Skills:

• One years’ experience as a care assistant.
• You will have a kind and caring approach with a passion for delivering the highest possible standard of care and support for the residents.
• Excellent communication skills
• Interpersonal skills

Desired Skills:

• Holds a SVQ 2/NVQ 2 in Health and Social Care
• First-aid knowledge
• Initiative
• Problem-solving skills
• Flexibility
• Team working