Weekend Care Assistant - Part Time

Please only apply if you meet the essential criteria

A brief description of the role and duties.

Rare opportunity to work in a care role for a well established, award winning, ‘Good/Silver’ rated family run Residential Care Home est. 1985.

Radnor House is a leading care provider of specialist residential care for adults in recovery of mental illness. The role available is a part time 16hrs Weekend Care Assistant. Please note we also have a full time Care Assistant 40hrs position available.

Duties will include (not an exhaustive list)

Assist at meal times - in the kitchen and serving times

Attend to personal care needs - washing, dressing etc.

Consult diary daily and get residents ready for appointments

Monitor meal charts

Complete electronic daily recordings

Support and administer medication

Read and stay up to date on care plans, acquiring an excellent understanding of the residents and their needs.

Liaise with various professionals

Record Keeping - Confident using IT and using electronic recording for care notes and medication.

Maintaining a clean, homely environment in the home.

Domestic duties

Skills needed

List the skills, experience and qualifications the applicant will need.

Experience in caring role and/or working with vulnerable people - Essential

NVQ Level 2 Minimum or equivalent - Essential

Maths and English Essential

Good IT skills - Essential

Experience working with individuals with a mental illness - desirable

Candidate needs to be flexible, adaptable, use initiative and have high energy to fulfil this multifaceted role.

Able to work well within a team and on a individual basis.

Caring, person-centred, compassionate, empathic, committed, excellent communication skills, patient and quick learner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £11.44 per hour

Expected hours: 16 per week

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking
• Store discount
• Transport links

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• GCSE or equivalent (preferred)

Experience:

• Care home: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/04/2024