Care Assistant

Care Assistant Kirriemuir, Scotland

Balhousie Care Group
Full Time Kirriemuir, Scotland 10.9 GBP HOURLY Today
Job description

Salary £10.90 per hour

Join us now in a career that makes a difference.

As Scotland’s largest private care provider, with 25 homes, over 900 residents and 1500 staff; Balhousie is one of the country’s leading providers of elderly and specialist care. As well as award-winning care home teams throughout Scotland, we boast a stunning HQ and highly skilled support staff.

We have a fantastic opportunity to join our award winning business, based at our flagship Balhousie Lisden home in Kirriemuir.

We have a permanent full time and part time posts available. Flexible bank contracts are also on offer.

Balhousie Care Group’s core values are integral to how we operate, and that starts with recruitment. So before you apply, ask yourself:
Are you someone who is seen as a TRUSTED colleague?
Do you always ensure you are RESPONSIVE to the needs of others?
Do you have the potential to be an INSPIRING influence to colleagues and residents alike?
Are you keen to work within care and PASSIONATE about making a difference to the lives of others?

The Role
To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team to achieve required standards. To ensure Residents retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Care Home / Unit.
Click the link and watch our short informative video detailing what the role entails: https://youtu.be/TCQocpkpAC8
Duties Include

  • Ensure Residents’ individual needs are met through effective care planning and review. Using our new Samsung devices with PCS (Person Centred Software) to electronically record completed tasks etc.
  • Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living
  • Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home
  • Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
  • Provide care and support as identified in care reviews and care and support plans, as directed by senior Staff Members

Skills, Abilities and Experience

  • Good communication skills (written and verbal). Ability to communicate effectively with Residents, colleagues, Managers and others
  • A commitment to a service which provides support to vulnerable individuals, and which is respectful and according to the individuals wishes
  • Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
  • Satisfactory Police Check and check against the PVG List
  • Experience of working in a care/support setting (highly desirable)
  • Must live in the local area or have your own transport

Apply Today!
Just some of our great suite of Balhousie Benefits’*:

  • Access to a huge range of discounts including holidays and grocery shopping!
  • The ability to access your wages before payday, through an easy-to-use app!
  • Enhanced overtime rates!
  • Free health and legal advice!
  • terms apply

Care Assistant
Balhousie Care Group

www.balhousiecare.co.uk
Perth, United Kingdom
Jill Kerr
$25 to $50 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Unknown
Healthcare Services & Hospitals
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