Care Assistant

Care Assistant

Location: Gosport, Hampshire, PO12 3BE
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Full time, day shift, Permanent.

Thorngate Churcher Trust runs a prestigious registered care home, specialising in the delivery of high-quality care for older people and those living with dementia.

We are searching for Care Assistants to join our team to help residents enjoy each day by delivering the high-quality care and support they deserve. You should have a genuine interest in people and the delivery of safe and effective care and in making a positive contribution to helping the home continue to be a welcoming environment for the residents to live in.

Care Assistant – Responsibilities:

• To assist in the overall care and welfare of residents
• As directed by senior staff, support residents who may require help with personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, food preparation and serving, laundry, shopping etc.
• As directed by senior staff assist in teaching/maintaining skills of residents to promote independence.
• Participate in planning the care for, and the review of, individual residents as appropriate.
• Have due regard to residents’ well being, privacy, dignity, freedom of choice, physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs.
• Assist in the organising and the execution of entertainment, both in-house and external, for the residents and encourage their participation in local activities where appropriate.
• Liaise with senior staff to ensure a high standard of care is maintained at all times.
• Ensure all procedures and instructions in relation to Health & Safety are carried out properly and efficiently.
• Report on accidents, illness and defects within the building and surrounds to the senior person on duty.
• Ensure all paperwork required is accurate and complete.
• Have a commitment to undertake training as required.
• Participate in supervision/staff meetings.
• Carry out any other reasonable task as directed.

The purpose of this job description is to focus attention on the most important aspects of the job-holder’s role. It is not intended to be a complete list of the duties; therefore, it is to be expected that the day to day performance of the job will include tasks not listed above. The list of duties for which the job-holder is responsible may reasonably be varied at the discretion of the Trust. Thorngate Churcher Trust is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from suitable qualified people from all sections of the community.

What we need from you:

• You will ideally be qualified at least at Care Certificate and or NVQ level 1/2 in Health and Social Care and have an up-to-date training record for the delivery of care the meets the specified regulatory requirements.
• You will ideally have a can-do attitude, be self-sufficient, able to work on your own initiative and have high professional standards for the delivery of care for the residents.
• You will ideally have a strong personal and professional set of values that help you perform your work compassionately, safely and effectively.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role then apply today!