Care Assistant

at  Nazareth

ABOUT YOU

Being a Care Assistant, you will be passionate about delivering first class care and show patience, kindness and understanding towards our residents. Assisting residents with immediate needs such as washing, dressing, and maintaining their hygiene is a key part in the role however, the role will also involve getting to know the residents personally and providing them with emotional support.
This role would suit someone who is caring, friendly and empathetic. You will need to be able to relate to people from variety of different backgrounds and make sure our residents never lose their dignity or sense of individuality. You will have the ability to work well as part of a team and have good communication skills.
It is desirable for you to have a S/NVQ level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care (Adults) or be willing to undertake training to achieve an S/NVQ Level 2 qualification.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We have opportunities for Care Assistant roles. The main responsibility of the job is to deliver a high standard of care to our residents.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• To ensure each resident receives assistance with all elements of their personal care to include washing, dressing and assisting residents in all aspects of daily living as required.
• To participate with the team for continual monitoring of each residents health needs. To include appropriate liaison with senior and relevant staff.
• Support and work closely with families and friends offering them professional and emotional support, sensitive to individual need.
• To assist as directed, in the preparation, implementation, review and update of all residents care plans in line with their personal wishes and preferences in accordance with Nazareth Care Charitable Trust policies.
• To perform any other duties as may reasonably be required.
  All posts offered are subject to two satisfactory references and an enhanced DBS or PVG disclosure.