Job description
Care Assistant Nights (Part time or Full time)
If you are passionate about care, we are an employer that will match your commitment with a highly attractive reward package and a great working environment.
The Kincarrathie Trust is a non-profit making charitable trust which means that all income generated is invested back into Kincarrathie House Care Home and our Staff.
Job Summary
You will be part of a team that provides person-centred high standard of care to help residents retain personal dignity and individuality. Duties involve assisting residents in all aspects of daily living which includes helping residents who need assistance with washing, dressing and undressing. For residents who have limited mobility, making the best use of aids provided and assisting in the promotion of continence. Maintaining daily electronic records is an important aspect of the role.
You will have a genuine interest in working within a caring environment, possess good communication skills and be a good team player. You will hold an SVQ2 qualification. A clear security check from PVG Scotland and two satisfactory references are essential.
The shift pattern you will work is:
Part-time 1 or 2 nights out of 7 (12 hours per night)
Or
Full-time 3 nights out of 7 (12 hours per night)
Responsibilities & Duties include: -
· Report on residents’ general condition & wellbeing.
· Maintain electronic records & care plans for each individual resident. (Training will be given.)
· Assist residents in maintaining personal hygiene & dressing/undressing.
· Provide care for all residents through the delivery of individual planned care programmes.
· Assist residents with limited mobility making the best use of aids provided.
· Assist with engagement of residents in our social activities calendar and helping & encouraging continuity of hobbies and daily exercise.
· Assist residents to bed when they choose to retire.
· Effectively communicate with residents.
· Respond to the residents call system, giving assistance as required.
· Follow approved hand-over procedures at the start/end of each duty session.
· Attend/participate in training sessions (including online training) as required.
Qualifications & Skills
· SVQ2 qualification or above
· A genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
· Effective communication skills.
· Good team player.
· Previous experience in working with older people is preferred.
Benefits
· Hourly rate from £12.50, depending on experience
· There is an extremely generous pension scheme. As your employer we would contribute a percentage which is well above the minimum auto enrolment rate.
· Group Life assurance at three times annual salary
· Home cooked meals whilst on duty
· We are committed to giving ongoing training and development which opens opportunities for career advancement.
· Polo shirt tops are provided which helps to create a relaxed and welcoming environment.
· There is a bus stop at our front entrance and free on-site parking.
· Kincarrathie provides a first-class working environment. We have been consistently assessed as very good/excellent by the Care Inspectorate over the last 5 years. Surveys from Residents, Families and Health Care Professionals are always highly complimentary. Maintaining a good ratio of staff to residents is important to us.
If you can see yourself working for an independent, well managed care home that places a high value on staff, we would love to hear from you.
Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Part-time hours: 12-36 per week
Salary: £12.50-£13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Transport links
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Night shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Yearly bonus
Experience:
- care: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- SVQ2 qualification or above (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/09/2023
Reference ID: WW/SEPT23