Care Assistant Elgin, Scotland
Job description
Due to increased demand, we have current vacancies for Care Assistants to cover days and/or night shifts in various Care Homes in Elgin. Full training will be provided. Previous experience, SVQ qualification and licence are an advantage.
NOT currently accepting Tier 2 Sponsorship applications
Candidates must have a genuine interest in working with an elderly client group and have a caring and empathetic nature with excellent communication skills.
Duties Include:-
· Maintaining all personal hygiene needs such as, washing/bathing, showering/dressing.
· Attending to incontinence such as toileting
· Promoting nutritional needs such as assisting with food/fluid requirements
· Assisting and promoting mobility by helping with mobility and transfer needs as per individual’s documented mobility plan and requirements, using hoists if required.
· Provision of spiritual/emotional support
· Engage and encourage Service Users to participate in meaningful activities
· Update relevant documentation and individual personal care plans as required
· Efficient communication with Nurse in charge and other staff regarding any changes or concerns.
Work Remotely
- No
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £11.25-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexitime
- Free or subsidised travel
- Store discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Flexitime
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (preferred)
- Night shift (preferred)
Willingness to travel:
- 50% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CH/MARCH 23
