Job summary
Extraordinary
People, Exceptional Care
Are you
looking for a challenging but rewarding position caring for people living with
dementia?
Using state
of the art technology, we are not an ordinary care provider. Join our journey
to becoming the leading dementia care provider in the UK.
Care
Assistant day shifts only
£9.50 to £9.75
per hour
Castleford
Lodge
We cannot offer sponsorship for this position.
The role
of a Care Assistant plays a vital role in supporting the people living dementia
with the Homes. We make sure everyone is cared for with dignity, respect and
isnt controlled by medication. You will play a key role in ensuring they
engage in meaningful activities and receive the best support in line with their
individual needs.
The use of
cutting-edge technology enables our teams to respond to the individuals needs.
Where people cant effectively communicate, this technology identifies the
level of pain and discomfort the person is in. This is ground-breaking and
enables the most appropriate support to be given.
No day is
ever the same! The position is a physically and mentally challenging role that
requires you to give personal care to the individual. This includes all aspects
of personal care.
People
living with dementia display distressed responses that often result in verbal
and physical manifestations. Thats why you will work in a close team that
understands each persons needs and provides a meaningful contribution to their
lives.
Main duties of the job
Support people living
with dementia based on individual ability with all aspects of personal care
including toileting, bathing etc. following individual care plans carefully and
ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a
key worker for a named group of people, ensuring that care is delivered in line
with persons personal needs and preferences.
To always be alert to individuals
physical and mental wellbeing, immediately reporting any changes in their
condition, or any incidents to a senior person on duty, and to accurately
maintain and update records as required.
About us
A short walk from the centre of Castleford, with good access to
public transport and rail and road links, Castleford Lodgeis a mid-size
home providing experienced care for elderly residents with a wide range of
complex needs, including dementia.
Winner of the Gold trophy for Best Smaller Care
Home Group at the CHA (Care Home Awards) 2021.
Orchard Care Homes has been providing care for older
people for over 15 years. We are committed to being at the heart of the local
community and delivering the same level of care that we would all wish for our
loved ones.
We believe in
investing in our people. Your professional development will be actively
encouraged, with plenty of training and progression opportunities across our
portfolio of homes.
Benefits:
Access to Blue Light Discount Card & App.
Excellent training and progression
opportunities, from day one, with career pathways to enable you to grow and
develop.
Recognition schemes, such as Making a
Difference and an annual awards ceremony, recognising our dedicated staff
team.
Free Uniform and car parking.
Access to
our 24/7 Employee Support Hub offering confidential support on personal and
professional issues
Unlimited
access to our Refer a Friend bonus scheme Earn up to a £250 per person.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support people living
with dementia based on individual ability with all aspects of personal care
including toileting, bathing etc. following individual care plans carefully and
ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a
key worker for a named group of people, ensuring that care is delivered in line
with persons personal needs and preferences.
To always be alert to individuals
physical and mental wellbeing, immediately reporting any changes in their
condition, or any incidents to a senior person on duty, and to accurately
maintain and update records as required.
Be understanding and
patient towards everyone and their needs, to encourage and support them to
participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual and their
preferences, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met. This also
includes supporting individuals and groups to outside appointments and leisure
outings.
Responsible for making
and changing beds, tidying rooms, undertaking light cleaning duties as needed
and generally assisting in ensuring that the home is kept clean, pleasant and
welcoming at all times.
Helping to serve meals
and drinks at mealtimes and other times when required, taking care to present
meals and refreshments in an attractive way, with polite and courteous service.
In addition, providing the appropriate level of support at mealtimes.
To understand and
comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant to the role
such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have
a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures
and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
To ensure all written
or verbal communications regarding activity in the home remain factual and
evidence based, to support learning from significant events. To engage with
internal and external inspections, audits and regulatory visits.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Support people living
with dementia based on individual ability with all aspects of personal care
including toileting, bathing etc. following individual care plans carefully and
ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a
key worker for a named group of people, ensuring that care is delivered in line
with persons personal needs and preferences.
To always be alert to individuals
physical and mental wellbeing, immediately reporting any changes in their
condition, or any incidents to a senior person on duty, and to accurately
maintain and update records as required.
Be understanding and
patient towards everyone and their needs, to encourage and support them to
participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual and their
preferences, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met. This also
includes supporting individuals and groups to outside appointments and leisure
outings.
Responsible for making
and changing beds, tidying rooms, undertaking light cleaning duties as needed
and generally assisting in ensuring that the home is kept clean, pleasant and
welcoming at all times.
Helping to serve meals
and drinks at mealtimes and other times when required, taking care to present
meals and refreshments in an attractive way, with polite and courteous service.
In addition, providing the appropriate level of support at mealtimes.
To understand and
comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant to the role
such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, have
a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies, procedures
and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
To ensure all written
or verbal communications regarding activity in the home remain factual and
evidence based, to support learning from significant events. To engage with
internal and external inspections, audits and regulatory visits.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 or 3
- New to care or previous experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience or new to care
Desirable
- Dementia or care home experience
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ 2 or 3
- New to care or previous experience
Experience
Essential
- Previous care experience or new to care
Desirable
- Dementia or care home experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
