Stonehaven Healthcare Ltd
Care Assistant
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Care Assistant -
Primrose House: Our lovely home in Westward Ho!, is looking for a Care Assistant for 36 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- To promote and maintain a person-centered care approach to all service users that allows them to
- To promote and maintain the needs of each service user as set out in their care plan
- To take part in the review or update of any service user care plans and risk assessments if required
- To have a good working knowledge of the company's policies, procedures, and safe working practices and follow them accordingly
- Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing, and toileting.
- Help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; help in the use of aids, care of aids, and personal equipment.
- Care for residents temporarily sick and needing, for example, minor dressings, bed nursing.
- Help care for residents who are dying.
- Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies, and recreation.
- Make and change beds; tidy rooms and keep everything clean
- Inspect, launder, and mend residents' clothing.
- Set tables and trays; serve meals; feed residents who need help; prepare light meals and wash up; tidy and clean the dining room.
- Answer emergency bells, the door, and the telephone; greet visitors.
- Read and write reports; take part in care team and residents' meetings and in training activities as directed.
- Such other duties as may reasonably be required.
- Help create Team Spirit.
- Help avoid wastage.
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Person Specification - Skills And Qualifications
- Previous experience in a care home, hospital, or similar kitchen environment is desirable but not essential
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Good communication skills with a professional and respectful approach to colleagues and residents
- Compassionate and patient nature, with a genuine interest in improving the lives of older or vulnerable people
- Physical ability to stand for long periods and carry out manual handling and cleaning tasks
- A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to changing needs
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Most importantly, we are looking for nice, friendly, dedicated people who will set high standards for themselves and be active members of the care team. We look for people who behave in a positive manner at all times, putting the best interests of the residents in their care at the heart of all that they do.
To apply for the position, please reply through this form. We will be in touch with you within 48 hours.
To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you already need to have the right to work in the UK as the Company is unable to provide sponsorship for this post.
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