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Agency Care Assistant
Location: DORSETCare Home / Residential Care Setting - DRIVERSJob Purpose
To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents within a care home setting , promoting their dignity, independence, wellbeing, safety and quality of life.
The Agency Care Assistant is expected to work as part of the care team, follow the care home's policies and procedures, and maintain professional standards at all times.
Benefits
- Flexible working – Choose shifts that fit around your availability, including day, evening, night and weekend shifts where available.
- Variety of care settings – Gain experience working across different care homes and with residents with a range of care needs.
- Competitive pay – Access competitive hourly rates, with enhanced rates potentially available for nights, weekends and bank holidays, depending on the assignment.
- Regular shift opportunities – Reliable and high-performing staff may be offered regular or ongoing shifts.
- Preferred staff opportunities – Staff who demonstrate reliability, professionalism and good standards of care may be prioritised for shifts and, where possible, allocated to the same care homes or residents to provide continuity of care
- Weekly pay – Get paid every week for approved hours worked, subject to submission and approval of timesheets.
Key Responsibilities
- Support residents with personal care, including washing, bathing, dressing, grooming and toileting.
- Read and understand each resident's care plan before providing care.
- Support residents with mobility, transfers and repositioning in accordance with their care plans and moving and handling procedures.
- Assist residents with eating and drinking, where required.
- Encourage residents to maintain as much independence as possible.
- Follow all care home policies, procedures and risk assessments
- Report accidents, incidents, safeguarding concerns, injuries or unexplained changes immediately. xgikmsk
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including appropriate use of PPE.
- Follow moving and handling procedures and use equipment safely.
- Complete care records accurately and promptly where required
- Attend handovers and en Please click on the apply button to read the full job description
Healthcare Assistant in Charlton Marshall employer: For Elevation Healthcare
As a leading provider of care in Dorset, we pride ourselves on fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where our Healthcare Assistants can thrive. Our commitment to employee development is reflected in our comprehensive training programmes and opportunities for career advancement, ensuring that you can grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on the lives of our residents.
