Dining Assistant - Weekends (Abbey House) Leicester, England
Job description
Leicestershire County Care Ltd has been successfully running Residential Care Homes within the Midlands area for over 10 years. The foundation of this company is built on providing a safe and homely atmosphere where residents have the ability to live their lives in a nourishing and supportive environment which promotes their independence.
We are currently seeking a Dining Assistant/Breakfast Server for a vacancy within Abbey House, Care Home.
Your key responsibilities in this role will include, but not limited to;
- Taking orders for breakfast from the residents ensuring that choices are offered
- Serving breakfast to residents
- Support with feeding where appropriate
- Serving drinks to residents
- Setting up eating areas with crockery and cutlery
- Promoting hand hygiene before eating
- Ensure a good dining experience for the residents
- Advise the Home Manager and Care Services staff concerning any changes in a resident’s dietary habits, in particular reporting and noting any instances where a resident refuses food
What we look for in our candidates:
- Ability to communicate and manage interpersonal relationships
- A friendly and cheerful disposition
- Team player, decisive, self-motivated, proactive, flexible and adaptable individual.
- Excellent customer service skills and a desire to deliver good service to our elderly residents during their meal times.
What we can offer you?
- Great career development opportunity and ongoing support
- Paid 28 annual leave day
- Company funded qualification for the staff (subject to eligibility)
- National Employment Saving Trust pension scheme
- Attendance incentives
- Access to Bluelight Card, Discounts for Carers and access to Company Shop Group
Successful applicants are required to provide an enhanced disclosure, the expense will be met by the applicant. The employer has claimed an exemption under the Equality Act 2010.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 12 per week
Salary: £9.55-£9.91 per hour
Day range:
- Weekend availability
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Location: One location
