Care Assistant

Job Summary

We are a well respected, forward thinking, Care Home in Kilmarnock (21 people live here) and we are looking for a committed, proactive Care Assistant. You will have the support of a staff nurse on duty 24x7. We have a friendly tight team.

If you do not have an SVQ level 2 you must commit to working towards achieving it, to comply with registration of SSSC. If you are not already registered with SSSC you will do so within 8 weeks of starting work with us.

Our recruitment process includes all staff being PVG members and we will require 2 references one of which must be your current or most recent employer.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To ensure the highest possible levels of care is maintained by supporting and assisting people who live in Care Home, when required: with personal care, washing, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
• To assist people who live here in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual).
• Provide support when needed, whilst ensuring residents retain their comfort, independence, dignity and respect.
• Encourage residents to be as active as they can be.

Qualifications and Skills

Our ideal person would:

• Be qualified to SVQ Level 2
• Have experience working in a Care Home
• Be positive and have a cheery outlook
• More likely to smile than frown
• Available to work our 9pm-8am
• A caring person
• An organised person
• Reliable and a good timekeeper
• Patient with a kind nature and be compassionate
• Interested in working with older people
• Looking for a permanent position
• To be aware and work towards achieving the National Health & Social Care Standards

If you can answer yes to most of these statements, we want to hear from you immediately.

Benefits

You will be given a free uniform when you start and will get another every year.

We have a private pension plan you can join.

Training is available and we encourage staff to enhance their development.

We are looking to employ either a full time or a part-time Care Assistant.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: £12.00 per hour

Expected hours: 24 per week

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: ZW