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Dovehaven Care Homes are recruiting for a Care Assistant to join our team at Millbrook House Nursing Home, Birch Street in Southport. Working four days a week 8am- 8pm. with every other weekend involved, 44hr Contracts available. Millbrook House is a Nursing home catering for up to 60 residents. The home specialises in dementia care, and our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence, dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment. As a care assistant, you will work together with other staff in the running of the home. You will aim to maintain high standards of care and service towards service users, relatives, visitors and other members of staff. You will be providing a range of personal and practical care to our residents.
Job Responsibility:
Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people
Provide assistance, personal care, activities and companionship to residents
Be alert to residents’ needs, health and wellbeing
Respect the residents’ dignity and privacy
Work with residents and their families to deliver tailored care to each individual
Assist with mealtimes and safe moving
Maintain accurate records for each resident
Requirements:
Excellent communication and written skills
Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect
Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
Team player but able to work on your own initiative
Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly
A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in health & social care along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care
What we offer:
2 Weekly Pay
28 days annual leave (pro rata)
Free parking
Cost of DBS Check
Free uniform
‘Earn While You Learn’ scheme – complete a Diploma (NVQ) whilst working for us
Comprehensive induction
On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy
Uniform provided
Internal career progression opportunities
Pension Scheme
Welcome bonus is paid once 3 month probation is passed