Care Assistant (Days) Leeds, England
Job description
Aspen hill Village is a 180 bed Residential and Nursing facility in Hunslet, Leeds. We are looking for talented and caring individuals to join our amazing team on either a full or part time basis for day and night shifts. Care experience is not essential as we will train and support you. If you have a genuine desire to help others there is an opportunity for you at Aspen Hill Village. (No Tier 2 for this vacancy)
Duties and Responsibilities:
Personal care: Assist with personal hygiene, washing assistance with using the toilet, assistance with incontinence inc. pads, commodes and catheter bags
Support with eating and drinking: Ensuring that clients are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet and the correct quantities, prepared meals look appetising and make sure the way they eat is appropriate for the client
Assist with mobility: Use of a hoist or other aides, or assistance in standing and movement. Dressing or assisting with any physical activity whereby the client needs support
Domestic duties: Cleaning, emptying bins, washing when required
Monitoring: Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and / or who may demonstrate behaviour that challenges to ensure the safety and welfare of themselves and others.
Call System: Answer Nurse ‘Call System’, providing and / or obtaining assistance as required.
Companionship: Providing support and companionship to all residents, making a real difference to their lives.
BENEFITS
Paid Breaks!
- 28 days paid holidays (pro rota)
- Outstanding training opportunities available for all care assistants to enter more senior roles
- Every other weekend off work
- Rewarding Job role, making a difference to multiple individuals lives!
- Funded DBS check and uniform
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 12-48 per week
Salary: £10.50 per hour
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leeds, LS10 2AY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
- Senior care: 1 year (preferred)
- Care experience: 1 year (preferred)
- Dementia care: 1 year (preferred)
- Driving: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
