Care Assistant - Weekend Shifts

Job description

Benefits

Opportunity for progression within the company

Continuous support to maintain the training you need to deliver excellence

On-going support from a motivated and committed Head Office and Regional Teams

Refer a friend scheme

Commitment:

Walden Care are seeking exceptional individuals to join both our day and night team as Care Assistants at Broome Park Care Home in Betchworth. Our responsibility is to ensure that our residents are safe and happy in all that we do and we deliver to the highest of standards to provide a community of warmth and comfort.

Job Summary:

To deliver care professionally and thoughtfully during any span of duty, ensuring that a safe, effective and efficient care service is maintained which meets the needs of our residents. To provide care to residents in accordance with their individually assessed needs to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

· Act as a champion for residents’ safety and dignity.

· To maintain skills and knowledge and ensure that care is delivered according to latest guidelines and best practice evidence available.

· Ensure the ongoing safety of residents, staff and visitors through systematic assessment, monitoring and reviewing processes.

· Ensure that clear and accurate records and communication systems relating to clinical and care delivery are maintained and effectively used.

· Act as a role model for good care governance practice.

Specific Duties

· Provide care in a respectful and dignified manner respecting the preferences and choices of residents ensuring individualised care is delivered.

· Deliver care in line with Walden Care Homes Policies and Procedures

· Work as directed by the General Manager and Senior Care Staff.

· Liaise with GPs and other health professionals to ensure that residents receive the medical and clinical support they require.

· Demand high quality care delivery focused on residents individually assessed needs and choices.

· Promote the professional image of the services through excellent communication, appropriate behaviour and professional appearance.

· Ensure you complete all required Mandatory training and completion of induction programs, training and competency assessment.

Personal Qualities

· Demonstrate a strong and visible passion and commitment to Walden Care, its staff and residents

· Exhibit strong inter-personal and relationship building abilities.

· Demonstrate tact and diplomacy, with the ability to listen and engage effectively.

· Ability to foster and promote a collaborative team environment.

· An ability to empathise with the views of the care community in delivering cost effective and proportionate outcomes.

· Demonstrable evidence and understanding of and a personal commitment to diversity and inclusion.

· Ability to commit time to conduct the role well.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £12.50 per hour