Care Assistant

Do you want to feel good about the work you do, that you make a difference in someone’s life? Here at Stratton Court Care Home we take pride in the exceptional care we deliver. A care assistant's responsibilities range from companionship and emotional support to vital personal care and health monitoring.

Whether you are experienced or new to care, Stratton Court Care Home offers a wide range of training to help progress you in your individual care career. Benefits include on-site free parking, discounted meals, working within a luxurious care home, staff social events and more

Job Role Responsibilities

• Carrying out all aspects of personal care – help with getting in and out of bed, washing, bathing, dressing and help going to the toilet.
• Assisting and administering medication – with appropriate training.
• Accurate and detailed record keeping whilst ensuring both staff and patient confidentiality.
• Maintaining great communication within the home, a vital part of what helps us to deliver the best standard of care possible.
• To confidently speak with family members, friends and professional bodies with the resident's needs as a first priority.
• Working as part of a team and on your own initiative.
• To act as an ambassador for the home.

Requirements

• First and foremost, you need to be a friendly, caring and patient person who has the desire to help people.
• Experience preferred, however not essential.

Policies and Procedures

To be up to date on, and follow, the relevant procedures contained in the Home’s Policies and Procedures file as they affect your job and its responsibilities. It is the Care Support’s responsibility to ask questions and to highlight any perceived gaps or weaknesses in your own ability, skills or knowledge. Aura Care Living Pledge to help you during this process.

Equal Opportunities

Aura Care Living is a company that celebrates and embraces diversity. Aura Care Living in its policy and training, describes what we can expect of each other in our conduct. In your job, we expect you to make the fair treatment of colleagues and of those whom we serve a priority. A happy environment offers better care.

Please note currently we are unable to offer sponsorship, but for the right candidate we can offer this in the near future. We can also offer 20 hours per week.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 36 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Language: English (required)

Work Location: In person