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Job description

This Care Assistant role at Aria Healthcare in St Peter, Jersey offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents. With a focus on compassionate care and a supportive, inclusive work environment, this position allows you to grow both professionally and personally. The home, rated 8.4 on Carehome.co.uk, provides residential, nursing, and dementia care, ensuring a diverse and rewarding experience.

As a Care Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting residents in their everyday lives, ensuring they receive the highest quality of care. This includes assisting with personal care, medication administration, and engaging residents in activities to promote their well-being. The role requires a compassionate and empathetic approach, as well as a commitment to providing respectful and person-centered care.

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About the Home

L'Hermitage, La Route de Beaumont, St Peter, Jersey, JE3 7HH

41 bedded Residential, Nursing & Dementia care Home

Rated 8.4 On Carehome.co.uk

About the role

Care Assistant

Full time Hours - 42 hours per week - Mix of Days & Night Shifts

Alternate weekends required

£15.60 per hour

What will Aria Care Offer you?

Blue Light Discount Card

Holiday & days out discounts

Long service awards

Recognition programme

And much more!

We are looking for a compassionate care assistant to support residents in their everyday lives. If you are passionate about making a difference in people’s lives, Aria care will offer a supportive and nurturing environment to grow, both professionally and personally.

We are proud to be a diverse and inclusive employer and thrive on learning from each other’s cultures, beliefs, and experiences. If you are empathetic, respectful and have a growth mindset, Aria Care is the perfect place for you.

It would be great to hear from you!

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If you're interested in this role but you have questions or you're not yet ready to apply, then please book a quick call with us and we'd be happy to answer any questions you have and tell you more about the role.

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Useful skills for a Care Assistant: Click to view

To work as a Care Assistant in the UK, you need a combination of essential skills, personal qualities, and sometimes specific qualifications. Here are the key skills and attributes required:

Essential Skills:

1. Communication Skills: Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, families, and healthcare professionals. Good listening skills are also important.

2. Empathy and Compassion: Understanding and sharing the feelings of others is crucial in providing emotional support to clients.

3. Patience: The ability to remain calm and composed in stressful or challenging situations is vital.

4. Physical Fitness: Care assisting can involve lifting, moving, and supporting clients, so having a good level of physical fitness is important.

5. Observational Skills: Being able to notice changes in a client’s condition or behavior is crucial for providing appropriate care.

6. Time Management: You will often have to manage multiple tasks and prioritize the needs of your clients effectively.

7. Teamwork: Ability to work well with other healthcare professionals to provide the best care possible for clients.

8. Problem-Solving Skills: Finding effective solutions to challenges that arise during care activities.

9. Basic Cooking and Household Skills: Depending on the role, you may be required to prepare meals or assist with household chores.

Personal Qualities:

1. Dependability: Being reliable and punctual is essential in this role.

2. Respectfulness: Treating clients with dignity and respect is fundamental.

3. Adaptability: Being able to adjust your approach based on the individual needs of clients and varying situations.

4. Cultural Sensitivity: Understanding and appreciating diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Qualifications:

While formal qualifications are not always required, the following can be beneficial:

1. Care Sector Training: Mandatory training may include safeguarding, first aid, infection control, and health and safety.

2. Health and Social Care Qualifications: NVQs or diplomas in Health and Social Care can enhance job prospects.

3. DBS Check: An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is usually required to ensure the safety of vulnerable individuals.

Experience:

Experience in healthcare, social care, or related fields can be advantageous, though entry-level positions may be available for those new to the sector.

Continuous Development:

Many employers encourage or require ongoing training and professional development to keep skills updated and enhance care delivery.

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