Martha Trust Hereford Limited

Care Assistant

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Job summary

Our main priority in recruiting Care Assistants is to find people with the values, behaviours and attitudes that match our own. Are you caring, patient, kind and keen to improve lives? If so get in touch!

Each home has 14 residents and a high staff to resident ratio, ensuring the highest standards of care. Our home management team are registered nurses, providing a superbly supportive environment for the whole care team.

We are looking for Care Assistants who want to make each day enjoyable for the residents; a happy carer means the residents have a lovely day! Our residents are individuals and they all deserve to be treated as such.

Main duties of the job

As a general guide during the day, duties will include some support with personal care needs; you could take your resident for a session in the hydrotherapy pool; have fun in the sensory rooms; take part in craft activities; attend music sessions; watch the footie and other sports on TV; or pop into town shopping or for a cup of coffee. When the weather is good, trips to the cinema, garden centre or other local attractions, make the most of each day. All this helps to build strong relationships with each individual resident.

Our mission is to provide a home away from home for our residents. Work for us and be part of a dedicated team. Feel valued, appreciated and respected; and make a real difference to fulfilling the lives of our residents.

About us

Established in 1996, Martha Trust Hereford is a registered charity, providing lifelong care for people with profound and multiple learning disabilities in our 2 purpose-built nursing homes, on the edge of the city of Hereford. Each home has 14 residents and a high staff to resident ratio, ensuring the highest standards of care.

Details

Date posted

13 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.84 an hour Increase after probation to £11.34 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

L0066-23-0003

Job locations

Old Eign Hill

Hampton Green

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR1 1UB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist residents with washing, oral hygiene, dressing, undressing, toileting, grooming and all aspects of personal care. To assist residents who have limited mobility or physical disabilities making the best use of aids and equipment provided. To assist in the control of incontinence, providing comfort and dignity. To care for residents who are unwell including the application of minor dressings and basic bed care. To undertake clinical procedures following training and assessment of competency. To feed residents ensuring the correct posture is maintained and that the food is suitable for the individual. To undertake various duties as instructed by the Nurse in Charge including, disposal of clinical waste, removal of dirty laundry, cleaning the staff room and tidying the linen room. To assist in giving mental and physical stimulation to residents by talking to them and helping them to take part in activities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To assist residents with washing, oral hygiene, dressing, undressing, toileting, grooming and all aspects of personal care. To assist residents who have limited mobility or physical disabilities making the best use of aids and equipment provided. To assist in the control of incontinence, providing comfort and dignity. To care for residents who are unwell including the application of minor dressings and basic bed care. To undertake clinical procedures following training and assessment of competency. To feed residents ensuring the correct posture is maintained and that the food is suitable for the individual. To undertake various duties as instructed by the Nurse in Charge including, disposal of clinical waste, removal of dirty laundry, cleaning the staff room and tidying the linen room. To assist in giving mental and physical stimulation to residents by talking to them and helping them to take part in activities.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in care to work for us; as we will provide all the necessary training to enable you to care for our residents.

Experience

Essential

  • You do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in care to work for us; as we will provide all the necessary training to enable you to care for our residents.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • You do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in care to work for us; as we will provide all the necessary training to enable you to care for our residents.

Experience

Essential

  • You do not need to have previous experience or qualifications in care to work for us; as we will provide all the necessary training to enable you to care for our residents.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Martha Trust Hereford Limited

Address

Old Eign Hill

Hampton Green

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR1 1UB


Employer's website

https://www.marthatrusthereford.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Martha Trust Hereford Limited

Address

Old Eign Hill

Hampton Green

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR1 1UB


Employer's website

https://www.marthatrusthereford.co.uk (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

HR Manager

Pat Pahal

pat@marthatrusthereford.org.uk

01432279314

Details

Date posted

13 October 2023

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£10.84 an hour Increase after probation to £11.34 per hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

L0066-23-0003

Job locations

Old Eign Hill

Hampton Green

Hereford

Herefordshire

HR1 1UB


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