Job Description
Meadowbrook Care Home
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Contract: Full time
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About Meadowbrook Care Home
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Meadowbrook Care Home, located near the centre of East Kilbride, combines modern facilities with a genuine sense of community. Purpose-built for accessibility and comfort, it provides high-quality care for older adults and those living with dementia in a supportive and homely setting.
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About the Role
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We are looking for a caring, compassionate and reliable Care Assistant to join our team at Meadowbrook.
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You will support people to live safe, meaningful and fulfilling lives while promoting their dignity, independence, choices and wellbeing.
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You will get to know the people you support as individuals, understanding their preferences, routines, interests, life history and the people and things that are important to them.
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Key Responsibilities
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As a Care Assistant, you will:
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- Provide compassionate, respectful and person-centred care and support.
- Promote people's rights, dignity, privacy and independence.
- Support individuals to make informed choices about their care and everyday lives.
- Support people with personal care and everyday living activities.
- Use safe moving and handling techniques in line with training and procedures.
- Support with food, fluid intake and repositioning where required.
- Build positive relationships with the people we support, their families and colleagues.
- Support individuals to take part in meaningful recreational and social activities.
- Observe and report changes in an individual's physical, cognitive, mental or emotional wellbeing.
- Support people to maintain important relationships, routines and interests.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records and documentation.
- Work effectively with colleagues, families and relevant professionals to achieve positive outcomes.
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About You
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We're looking for someone who is:
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- Caring, compassionate and respectful.
- Reliable, patient and dependable.
- Committed to promoting people's independence and choices.
- Able to communicate clearly and build positive relationships.
- Comfortable working as part of a wider team.
- Willing to learn and develop their skills.
- Committed to maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
- Able to recognise and report concerns relating to safeguarding, health and wellbeing.
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Previous experience in a care environment and relevant SVQ qualifications would be beneficial, but we are also interested in people who have the right attitude, values, and willingness to learn.
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What We Offer
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- £13,45 per hour
- Full time
- Supportive management and care team.
- Training and ongoing development.
- EVOLVE statutory and mandatory training.
- Opportunities to work towards relevant SVQ qualifications.
- Regular supervision and appraisal.
- Company pension.
- Early access to a portion of your earned wage with Stream.
- Access to employee benefits, discounts and rewards through Stream.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
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Join Our Team
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If you're caring, compassionate, and passionate about making a genuine difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.
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Please use the s1jobs APPLY button to send us your CV and a relevant covering letter now.
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Join Enhance Healthcare at Meadowbrook Care Home and become part of a team committed to providing high-quality, person-centred care.
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Care Assistant (Days & Nights) in East Kilbride employer: Enhance Healthcare Ltd
At Townend House, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values the dignity and wellbeing of both our residents and staff. Our supportive work culture fosters personal growth and development, offering opportunities for employees to engage meaningfully with residents while maintaining high standards of cleanliness in a compassionate environment. With benefits such as a company pension, discounted meals, and access to an on-site gym, we ensure our team feels valued and empowered in their roles.
