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.
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.