Bedford Citizens Housing Association
Care Assistant
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Care Assistant (Days)
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Location: Bedford
Salary: £13.45
Benefits
Our staff are the most important thing in delivering high quality care, housing and support. To recognise this, we offer fantastic range of benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Enhanced Rates for Overtime
- 28 Days Annual Leave
- Contributory Pension
- Employee Assistance Scheme
- Life Assurance
- Excellent inhouse and external training opportunities
- Sponsored Qualifications
- Flexible Rotas
- Fantastic working environment
- Free onsite Parking
If the below role sounds like you; we can't wait to hear from you!
The Role
BCHA is seeking a number of experienced Care Assistants to deliver excellent care to the residents of Bedford Charter House, our care home on Kimbolton Road. Ideally, the successful candidates will hold a NVQ level 2 or have experience in working in health & social care. However, full training will be provided and BCHA will support staff who wish to undertake qualifications.
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Main Duties And Responsibilities
- To assist residents according to their needs and wishes with personal care including washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, continence control and at mealtimes.
- After training, to use equipment provided for moving, handling and weighing residents correctly.
- To treat all residents with dignity and respect at all times.
- To be the key worker for specific residents.
- To be responsible when trained, for administering drugs.
- To care for residents who are unwell or dying, under supervision.
- To maintain accurate and comprehensive care plan records in accordance with your responsibilities and instructions.
- To attend handover meetings promptly at the beginning of each shift.
- Following training act within the legal and regulatory requirements covering care homes, including: Care Standards Act, Health & Safety requirements, Fire Regulations.
- Demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of SOVA requirements and work within these guidelines at all times.
- To be aware of, and comply with, Bedford Charter House and Bedford Citizens' Housing Association's policies and procedures.
- Ensure that all visitors to BCHA receive a warm and professional welcome. Make sure that any questions received from relatives of residents are answered accurately, referring to a manager any questions which you cannot answer.
- To assist in providing mental and physical stimulation for residents.
- Assist with duties in the dining room, kitchen or laundry duties on an as and when required basis.
- To undertake training as required to fulfil the duties and responsibilities of the role.
- Any other duties or variations to the above duties that may be reasonably required by BCHA from time to time
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