Job title: Care Assistant

Job description:
Care Assistant- Nursing Home – Days, Nights FT/PT or Bank. You should be an experienced Carer or an individual with a genuine desire to enter the care arena looking for a new position in an Elderly Nursing Home in the Borders The successful person will be joining a close-knit, friendly team who offer a quality service. As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for: Understanding and providing the requirements for “normal” health and to have insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed. To assist the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so. To participate in holistic caring activities. Care for all clients’ needs as required with the aim of optimising their independence. Read and act on the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care. To understand the right of the individual to confidentiality. Moving and handling, dressing and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs. Observing and reporting any changes in residents condition Report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents and visitors To attend any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement As a Care Assistant it would be desirable to have: Previous experience of care work in a Hospital or Nursing Home. A Passion for Care of the Elderly

Employer Name: Careworx

Job short description: Senior government officials

Country: United Kingdom

Region: Scottish Borders

Contract duration: Permanent

Contract type: Full time

Source of job offer:
Department for Work and Pensions, Public Employment Services, United Kingdom

How to apply: Other - see free text

Salary currency: GBP

Salary period: Monthly