At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with daily living activities and ensure their care needs are met.
- Company: Join a friendly team at Ann's Care Homes, dedicated to providing excellent care.
- Benefits: Earn £13.70 p/h, enjoy a £500 joining bonus, and receive free training.
- Other info: Flexible shifts available, immediate interviews, and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in residents' lives while developing your skills in care.
- Qualifications: GCSE Maths and English, NVQ Level 2, and 6+ months care experience required.
The predicted salary is between 28500 - 28500 £ per year.
Duties and responsibilities will vary depending on the needs of the residents but can include:
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living, according to their individual needs.
- Observe the care planning needs of residents and complete daily records as instructed and in line with Company’s policy and procedure
- Follow the competency-based training and under the supervision of the Unit/Home manager, ensure the residents medication is: -Stored correctly – Administered in line with company policy and professional guidelines – Manage and coordinate the supply of medication communicating with Pharmacy to ensure there is always a supply of medication as required-
- Ensure audits are completed – Report and record any discrepancies in line with the facility medicine policy
- Ensure that staff are making the best use of the aids available in assisting residents who have limited mobility, or physical difficulties.
- Monitor and report on the condition of palliative care/end of life residents
- Promote the rights, dignity, privacy, respect, & choice to every resident when providing care.
- Support & encourage residents to maintain their independence in all aspects of daily living.
Essential Criteria
- GCSE Maths and English
- Basic IT skills
- Minimum of NVQ Level 2 with willingness to work towards NVQ Level 3
- Excellent communication skills; both written and verbal
- 6+ months experience in working in care
- Will be required to be signed off as competent at the induction training
- Available to work a flexible shift pattern including 1:1 support, evenings and weekends
- All Ann’s Care Home Health Care Assistant staff will be required to complete and obtain a minimum 60% in Level 2 of The Deprivation of Liberty module
- Eligibility to work in UK
Benefits of working with Ann’s Care Homes
- A friendly dedicated team
- £500 joining bonus*
- Free Uniform
- Four Weekly pay
- Paid Access NI Check
- Free Practical and online training
Immediate interviews offered.
We reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage.
- Ann’s are an Equal Opportunities Employer
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