Care Assistant

Care Assistant based at Coppelia House, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot.Care Assistant based at Coppelia House, Moretonhampstead, Newton Abbot. 36 hours-42 hours per week to include alternate weekends.

£11.66-£12.16ph if you are new to care, rising to £11.93-£12.43ph after completion of 3 month probation. £11.93-£12.43ph with care experience

Purpose

To provide the best care for the people living in our homes, by offering companionship, freedom of choice and daily life filled with variety and spontaneity.

At Peninsula Care Homes, it's our CARE (Committed, Ambition, Responsible, Embracing) values that make us different and a very special company to work for.

The role

The Care Assistant role is one of our most important roles and as part of this role you will:

Work as part of the team to provide the best care for the people living in our homes.
Provide companionship and be passionate about helping others
Support people with daily living routines including personal care, washing, dressing and assisting with meals.
Be full of energy, work hard with plenty of resilience, but go home knowing that you have made a difference to someone's life
Read, record and update resident's electronic care plans
Contribute to ensuring our home is filled with laughter and love, encouraging people to be involved in activities and social events.
Comply with policy and procedures in relation to infection control and prevention.
Complete all mandatory training, ensuring compliance at all times.
Welcome new people, visitors and families into the home
Treat all people with respect, warmth and kindness
Support people with limited mobility, at times offer emotional support to a confused or distressed individual and support with their wellbeing
Get to know people building lasting relationships.
Understand individual likes and dislikes, what matters the most to them and their background stories in order to be a part of the next chapter in their lives.
Be involved in handovers, and staff meetings to seek new ideas and adapt the way we work.
Carry out any other duties as required