£13.50 p/hr Senior Care Assistant Day Shift

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Senior Care Assistant (Full time)

If you are passionate about care, we are an employer that will match your commitment with a highly attractive reward package and a great working environment.

The Kincarrathie Trust is a non-profit making charitable trust which means that all income generated is invested back into Kincarrathie House Care Home and our Staff.

Job Summary

You will be part of a team that provides person-centred high standard of care to help residents retain personal dignity and individuality. Duties involve assisting residents in all aspects of daily living which includes helping residents who need assistance with washing, dressing and undressing. For residents who have limited mobility, making the best use of aids provided and assisting in the promotion of continence. Maintaining daily electronic records is an important aspect of the role.

You will have a genuine interest in working within a caring environment, possess good communication skills and be a good team player. You will hold an SVQ3 qualification and relevant Carer experience, preferably at Senior Carer level. A clear security check from PVG Scotland and two satisfactory references are essential.

The shift pattern you will work is 8am to 8pm :

Full-time 3 days out of 7 (12 hours per day)

Responsibilities & Duties include: -

. Lead by example the shift’s team of Care Assistants, offering mentoring and encouragement where required.

· Report on residents’ general condition & wellbeing.

· Maintain electronic records & care plans for each individual resident. (Training will be given.)

· Assist residents in maintaining personal hygiene & dressing/undressing.

· Provide care for all residents through the delivery of individual planned care programmes.

· Assist residents with limited mobility making the best use of aids provided.

· Assist with engagement of residents in our social activities calendar and helping & encouraging continuity of hobbies and daily exercise.

· Assist residents to bed when they choose to retire.

· Effectively communicate with residents.

· Respond to the residents call system, giving assistance as required.

· Follow approved hand-over procedures at the start/end of each duty session.

· Attend/participate in training sessions (including online training) as required.

Qualifications & Skills

· SVQ3 qualification or above

. Medication administration experience preferred

· A genuine interest in working within a caring environment.

· Effective communication and leadership skills.

· Good team player.

· Previous experience in working with older people is required.

Benefits

· Hourly rate from £13.50, depending on experience

· Generous pension scheme

· Group Life assurance at three times annual salary

· Meals whilst on duty

· We are committed to giving ongoing training and development which opens opportunities for career advancement.

· Polo shirt tops are provided which helps to create a relaxed and welcoming environment.

· There is a bus stop at our front entrance and free on-site parking.

· Kincarrathie provides a first-class working environment. We have been consistently assessed as very good/excellent by the Care Inspectorate over the last 5 years. Surveys from Residents, Families and Health Care Professionals are always highly complimentary. Maintaining a good ratio of staff to residents is important to us.

If you can see yourself working for an independent, well managed care home that places a high value on staff, we would love to hear from you.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £13.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Yearly bonus

Application question(s):

• Do you hold a SVQ3 or above?

Experience:

• elderly care home: 4 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/07/2023
Reference ID: WJW/SCJUL23
Expected start date: 28/08/2023