Care Assistant

Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join our team at Westcliffe Manor Nursing Home, Westcliffe Road in Southport, working 8pm-8am with every other weekend included, 44hr Contract available.
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Westcliffe Manor is a Nursing home catering for up to 30 residents, our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable & happy as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.
About the Role:
As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the home. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards service users, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people.
Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
Able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home.
Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing
Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy
Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
Maintain accurate records for each resident
Skills and Experience:
Excellent communication and written skills.
Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect.
Previous experience working within an elderly care setting.
Team player but able to work on your own initiative.
Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home.
Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly.
A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in health & social care along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care.
In return we offer:
2 Weekly Pay
28 days annual leave (pro rata)
Free parking
Cost of DBS Check
Free uniform
‘Earn While You Learn’ scheme – complete a Diploma (NVQ) whilst working for us
Comprehensive induction
On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy
Uniform provided
Internal career progression opportunities
Pension Scheme
As part of our recruitment process you will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check. Their code of conduct can be found on the following link that you can copy and post to your web browser if you wish to read:
Welcome bonus is paid once 3 month probation is passed.
If you feel you have the right values for our family run Company, you will be supported by a programme of induction, training and development throughout your career with us.
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