Overview
Our multi-award-winning organisation is looking to recruit a Day Care Assistant on a fixed term contract for 9 months to join our Care team. The role of Care Assistant is based on a rota basis which may include evening and weekend shifts. This is a pivotal position to help ensure our residents live a meaningful life and feel involved within their community.
The role of Day Care Assistant will involve the delivery of Care Services within our Care Homes to excellent standards
This post is on a 9 month Fixed Term Contract working an average of 38.5 hours per week. You will work 12 hour shifts from 8am to 8pm on a 2 week rolling rota of 4 shifts in week one and 3 shifts in week 2 including some weekends.
What you will be doing
A fantastic opportunity has arisen to work as a Care Assistant in our friendly and dedicated team. This is a key role supporting residents. You will:
Assist residents with personal care, food and drink and administering medication
Support residents in all activities of daily living to maximise wellbeing and promote choice, independence, and dignity
Provide encouragement and companionship by engaging with residents and other stakeholders
Support with recreational activities
Who are we looking for?
The successful candidate will:
Have a Level 2 Diploma in Health and Social Care (or willingness to be trained)
Be naturally compassionate and able to demonstrate integrity, through treating our residents fairly and with respect
Have a willingness to undertake all aspects of care to meet the physical, emotional, and social needs of our residents
Ability to work shifts (including weekends and evenings)
