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We are looking for a care assistant to join our team at Elton Hall Care Home.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Residents when required with all aspects of daily living
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual
• Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and completed daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required
• Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
• Report on well-being of Residents
• Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc
• Assist Residents who need help during meal times
• Escort Residents travelling to and from the Care Centre e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc

We are looking for:

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group
• NVQ Level 2 in Care

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: £9.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Stockton-On-Tees, TS21 1AG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Have you checked where we are located?

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location