Summary Details:
Care Assistant
Stildon / East Grinstead
Nursing, Residential and Close Care
£12.00 per hour (£12.42 for NVQ 2 holders)
Brendoncare is a charity which provides a range of connected services for people in later life including care homes, extra care housing, community support services and clubs across the South of England.
We are people-driven, focusing on empowerment, inclusivity and understanding. We aim to ensure that whoever comes into the Brendoncare environment - whether as a member, resident, volunteer or colleague – they are able to live their life to the fullest potential.
Our values reflect who we are – together we are kind, dedicated, forward-thinking and empowering. We need people who really want to make a difference to the lives of people in later life to join us.
What will I be doing?
Providing personal care to clients that is person-centred and respects individual choices;
Providing additional care and support as required when a client is unwell or towards end of life;
Acting as a Key-worker to a number of clients;
Using personal knowledge and experience of working with those individuals to support the nurses in writing and reviewing care plans;
Documenting care given and recording any changes or abnormalities in the daily notes in addition to informing the person in charge of the shift;
Providing support and advice to resident’s family and friends, keeping them informed at an appropriate level with due regard to the constraints of confidentiality;
Working with the Activities Team to develop group and 1:1 activities that will be engaging and of interest to the residents;
Liaising with other agencies as required in the interests of the resident, for example GP, Social Services, Occupational Therapist, etc.
What do I need to have to apply?
Whilst we’d love you to be NVQ/QCF 2 qualified in Health & Social Care with experience of providing care, your values are more important to us. In addition, you need to possess good communication skills, be a team player, be reliable and committed, and have a natural affinity to older people.
Summary Responsibilities:
Support with personal care, activities, physical, mental and emotional wellbeing
Facilitate communication between households and departments
Accurate record keeping
Support for relatives, guests and visitors to residents where required
In Return, we can offer you:
Extensive training and continual personal development
Paid breaks and free meal while on duty in our care homes
Free initial DBS check
Free parking (subject to availability)
An Employee Assistance Programme offering 24-hour support for staff and their immediate family members
Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
What is Brendoncare Stildon like?
Brendoncare Stildon provides residential and nursing care for 32 people and has been designed to provide a home-like atmosphere where individual needs can be met. The accommodation is laid out in two households, each with 16 single bedrooms, a sitting room, dining room, kitchenette and two assisted bathrooms. All the bedrooms are a generous size with en-suite facilities including a shower. The welcoming entrance hall, sitting rooms and dining rooms all provide comfortable places where people can spend time together.
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