Care Assistants / Carers (Permanent & Bank) Alfreton, England
Job description
*PLEASE NOTE, WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE*
Hollybank House is a delightful Nursing and Residential care home, set in the beautiful countryside of Oakerthorpe, Derbyshire. The Home is set off the main Chesterfield Road and has good transport links available.
We are dedicated to support and provide training opportunities for your career development
Role: Care Assistant DAYS & NIGHTS (8pm - 2pm, 2pm - 8pm, 8pm - 8am shift patterns)
Bank Contract is also available
Additional shifts may be available.
As a Care Assistant at Hollybank House, you must be a passionate and caring person who is able to deliver high quality person-centred care, promote dignity and independence for all our residents. You must have a sympathetic understanding of the needs of elderly people and their families.
Key Responsibilities:-
- To assist residents who need help with getting up in the morning, dressing up, washing and bathing.
- To help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; help in the use and care of aids and other equipment.
- To care for residents who are unwell and require assistance with bed care, feeding etc.
- To help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, undertaking activities and participating in outings.
- To make and change beds, empty and clean commodes and other equipment.
- To assist in the laundering of residents clothing including mending, naming and ensure items are put away tidily.
- To set tables, assist with serving meals, assist feed residents, ensure dining areas are tidy.
- To answer the call systems, doors and greet visitors.
- To read and contribute to the recording of care information, take part in meetings and training as directed.
- To perform other duties as are reasonably required.
- To encourage residents to remain as independent as possible.
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We have been inspected by independent organisations and are proud to announce that we have been awarded the following:
Derbyshire Country Council – ‘Derbyshire End-of-Life Quality Award’ awarded in recognition of our delivery of high quality End-of-life care.
Derbyshire County Council – ‘Derbyshire Dignity Campaign Award’ in recognition of work to promote dignity and respect.
Derbyshire County Council – ‘SILVER Active Care Home Mark’ in meeting ‘no falls’ standard.
NHS Southern Derbyshire Clinical Commissioning Group – ‘Certificate of Award’ for participation in a project to improve the nutrition of the frail elderly.
If you are passionate about delivering high quality care, please express your interest and we will promptly contact you to take it further.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent, Temporary contract
Salary: Up to £10.50 per hour
Benefits:
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: HH-CA-Days-Nights
