Please note: we are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates who require visa sponsorship.
Please note: we are unable to accept applications from overseas candidates who require visa sponsorship.
Highborder Lodge specialises in care for elderly people often living with physical and/or mental conditions/disabilities, including severe Dementia who have high needs and require assistance with all aspects of their physical and mental well-being.
We are seeking a Carer thats friendly & professional, that can show empathy and patience.
The role is 40 hours per week, and 2 weekends per month will be required.
A Care Assistant will be required to:
· Carry out all aspects of care for our service users including personal care. This includes washing, toileting, hoisting (where necessary), dressing, bathing, feeding and attending to specific care needs
· Attend to service users’ physical medical health needs such as skin tears, ulcers, assistance with mobility, oral hygiene, feeding etc
· Attend to our service users metal health needs
· Assist with medication when necessary
· Record all care daily using the Person-Centred Software and use the software effectively
· Liaise with other healthcare professionals including District Nurses, Social Workers, the GP, Consultants, Physiotherapists, etc
· Liaise with service users’ families and friends
· Assist with infection control practices and procedures
· Assist the Registered Manager and Senior Carers in the running of the home
· Provide Dementia Focussed care which involves effective communication techniques
· Comply with Health and Safety requirements
· Maintain high health and safety requirements
· Working collaboratively with colleagues, families and healthcare professionals
· Attending regular training, supervisions and team meetings
· Respecting service users’ confidentiality and always maintaining professional boundaries
If you have a Diploma in Health and Social Care that would be advantageous, however this isn’t totally necessary, and we would also be interested in speaking to people who have a natural flair for Care.
If this role sounds like something you would like to explore, we would love to hear from you.
Pay: From £13.75 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee assistance programme
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Do you require sponsorship? We are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.
- The role is based in Stonehouse, do you live within 10 miles?
Work Location: In person
