Care Assistant (days) Edinburgh, Scotland
Job description
We are looking for a care assistant within our home.
Braeburn Home is a small, independent care home offering high quality nursing care for older people. We are situated in a residential area right next to the Royal Botanic Gardens. We provide care to older people who need nursing support, care and companionship.
Great emphasis is placed on encouraging independence, choice and person-centred care.
JOB TITLE: Female Care Assistant
Female care assistant due to ratio of staff and resident preference.
HOURS: 37hours a week - any 4 of 7 days
RESPONSIBLE TO: The Care Home Manager / Registered Nurse / Person in charge
MAIN JOB PURPOSE: Providing holistic, respectful, person centred care & support to service users and their families.
Role Specific Duties:
Ensure Residents are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their wellbeing
To contribute to the efficient running of the service
Support Residents to maintain their relationships and connections with the local community
Ensure Personal Plans and other information about how to support Residents are followed
Be responsible for informing Senior Carer/Nurse of any changes in the needs of Residents
Be responsible for promoting and protecting the welfare of those individuals supported
Working with Others:
Develop effective working relationships with other employees within Braeburn Home
Work in cooperation with members of the multi-disciplinary teams to maximise opportunities for Residents
If desired by the Resident, maintain and develop relationships with family, friends and other people important in their life
Leading By Example:
Seek opportunities for personal and professional growth
Be a role model for other carers and be an ambassador for the service
Work within the SSSC Code of Practice
Be professional, polite and reasonable at all times
Personal Responsibilities:
Be registered with the SSSC and work within the Code of Practice
Knowledge of, and work within, the Health and Social Care Standards
Obtain the relevant qualification to remain registered with SSSC if not already in receipt of the qualification commensurate with the role
Attend statutory training and any other training as directed by management
Understand and follow all policies and procedures relevant to the role
Be open to learning opportunities
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & QUALIFICATIONS
Required:
Current registration with SSSC or willing to register
SVQ2 in health and social care desired
Ability to working effectively as part of a team
Excellent verbal and communication skills
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
COVID-19 considerations:
Appropriate PPE and good stock available. Weekly testing in line with guidelines.
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/08/2023
Reference ID: BraeburnCA
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £11.45 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Care home: 1 year (required)
- Home care: 1 year (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Visa (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 16/08/2023
Reference ID: BraeburnCA
