Care Assistant (Days)

Role Overview & Responsibilities

We seek an enthusiastic, dynamic and driven individual to join our friendly team of staff here at Hillcrest Care Home, in the role of Care Assistant.

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be given. A true desire to care and make a difference to older people's lives is, however, an essential quality.

Responsibilities include:

• To assist in the provision of care and work as part of the team to achieve required standards.
• To ensure Service Users retain their dignity and individuality.
• To be involved in the general activities of the Care Centre.
• To maintain a safe and secure environment for Service Users, Staff Members and Visitors.
• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Service Users when required with all aspects of daily living.
• Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual. Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Service Users retain their comfort and dignity
• Pay particular attention to assisting Service Users who have limited mobility, or physical, learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Service Users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre
• Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Part-time hours: 33 per week

Salary: £10.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• NORWICH: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: Hillcrest Care Home