Care Assistant in Cumbrae Lodge inCumbrae Lodge PUBLISHED SAT 1 JUN 2024 Jump to job information section
Four Seasons Health Care rrEmApt
Job description
We are currently recruiting for a Care Assistant and experience isn't essential. If you would like to work in health and social care and deliver the support and care our residents require, this role is perfect for you.
As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
We see it as our mission to ensure that everyone in our care are supported and look forward to every day with us, and their well-being is maintained through enjoying the simple but essential pleasures of good food and company in a warm and homely environment.
As a Care Assistant you will be:
Location:
The home provides quality care based on individual need, and on respect for older adults and their right to make choices and maintain dignity. They offer 24-hour nursing, palliative care, and respite care for older adults with dementia and other mental health difficulties.
As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it's important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
- Competitive salary
- Happy Hub - discounts across shopping, eating out, going out and holidays suited to your lifestyle
- Various shifts available
- Free meals
- Access to excellent training
- Career development opportunities
- Free onsite parking
- Free uniform
- NEST work place pension contributions
- Long service awards
We see it as our mission to ensure that everyone in our care are supported and look forward to every day with us, and their well-being is maintained through enjoying the simple but essential pleasures of good food and company in a warm and homely environment.
As a Care Assistant you will be:
- Delivering quality personal care to each of our residents
- Supporting them with daily activities such as washing, dressing, eating and maintaining personal hygiene
- Understanding our resident's communication needs and adapting your communication to each individual, e.g. sounds, tones, body language
- Providing emotional support to individuals and their families
- Working with significant people in our resident's life, such as friends and family, by giving them confidence and reassurance and involving them in our resident's care
- A team player who engages well with others
- Strong communicator and influencer
- Energetic and hard-working
- Flexible and adaptable to change
- Passionate about offering superior services and want to make a difference
- A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook
Location:
- Cumbrae Lodge, Irvine
The home provides quality care based on individual need, and on respect for older adults and their right to make choices and maintain dignity. They offer 24-hour nursing, palliative care, and respite care for older adults with dementia and other mental health difficulties.
Not sure?
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.
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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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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