Care Assistants

Care Assistants

Location: Allostock, Knutsford

Salary: £11.95 per hour

Our clients Nursing Home and Dementia Unit is located in Allostock, between Knutsford and Holmes Chapel and stands in mature grounds surrounded by peaceful Cheshire countryside.

The Nursing Home is a dual registered Care Home and provides a safe, caring and therapeutic environment for the elderly.

The Role

They are currently looking to recruit Care Assistants and Domestic staff.

• Care Assistants are 12 hour shifts
• Domestics are 6 hour shifts

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure the highest levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
• Pay particular attention to assisting residents who have limited mobility, or physical/learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
• Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness.
• Observe care planning needs for residents and if necessary, complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company policies and procedures.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required.
• Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy.

Skills and Qualifications

• A genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• The ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• A team player
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes

To Apply

If you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for this reputable Nursing Home, please do not hesitate to apply.