Fixed term Day Care Assistant

Prime Life, Oakham, Rutland

Fixed term Day Care Assistant

£26166

Prime Life, Oakham, Rutland

  • Full time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted today, 5 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e1bcc3550ee7424ab7d2397fbb151861

Full Job Description

understanding and respectful of our resident's individual abilities. Benefits of becoming our Fixed term Care Assistant: This role offers great work life balance, with regular set shift patterns across a 7-day working week. In return for your commitment to our residents, we can offer range of excellent benefits including; - Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.32 to £12.58 per hour dependent upon qualification level - Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team - Fully funded DBS - Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care - Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate! Responsibilities of our Fixed term Care Assistant include: - Assisting residents with their personal hygiene and choosing an outfit for the day ahead - Supporting residents to dine at mealtimes and maintain good nutrition and hydration - Encouraging residents to mobilise safely around the home, with
the support of mobility aids and specialist equipment - Providing friendship and companionship, and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments - Maintaining accurate and timely written records and completing documentation - Being a part of a multi-disciplinary team and engaging with other care professionals, as and when required, to promote the health and well-being of our residents - Welcoming family members to the home and assisting with enquiries What we're looking for in our Fixed term Care Assistant: To be successful within this role, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Though prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support worker is desirable, this is not essential as full training is provided. Typically, our residents live with age related conditions, life-limiting health conditions and physical disabilities that require dignified support from our care team. It is essential
that candidates for this role are therefore patient, understanding and respectful of our resident's individual abilities. Additionally, many of our residents live with dementia and as such an understanding of dementia would be beneficial. If you feel have the skills and experience to become our fixed term Care Assistant please click 'apply' today, and we'll ensure to be in touch!