Care Assistant

Parklands care homes are full of life. We aim to create a warm family atmosphere where residents are made to feel at home. Our teams work closely with our residents, their families, local community, and professionals to ensure that our residents care and support is developed with a structured, meaningful and person-centred approach. In line with our values.

When you join Parklands, you become part of our extended family. And as family, we support you throughout your career journey.

We are looking for compassionate, committed, and motivatedCare Assistantsto join our dedicated team within our Glenisla Care Home in Keith, Moray. These roles are permanent, working either full-time or part-time hours, on a rotational basis that includes weekends.

Job Description

As a Care Assistant you will be responsible for supporting the care, protection, and wellbeing, of all residents, by treating them with respect and dignity, assisting with their protection and promoting their independence.

Your key responsibilities are:

• Providing full personal care for residents, to include washing, dressing, bathing, nail foot and hair care.
• Communicating effectively with residents, families, visitors and staff on all shifts, including night duty, to foster a happy working environment for staff and residents.
• Observing monitoring and recording the condition of residents whilst delivering personal care. Undertaking agreed pressure area care where required.
• Helping residents to keep mobile and contributing to moving and handling using the correct techniques.
• Taking residents to the lavatory and assisting with promoting continence and managing incontinence.
• Assisting residents to choose meals from the menu, including supporting residents to eat and drink, when necessary.
• Monitoring and recording residents weight, food and fluid intake, and assisting with the malnutrition universal screening tool.
• Supporting the Health and Safety of residents, self, other staff and visitors.
• Supporting residents to access and participate in recreational activities and promoting hobbies and interests.
• Supporting residents with activities and their social and emotional wellbeing.
• Contribute to the maintenance and management of domestic and person resources.
• Working with relatives and others to support them, when their loved ones have a life limiting illness. Assisting other staff and families, with palliative care and end of life care.
• Accompanying residents to health centres and hospital appointments.
• Acting as a key worker and taking a special interest in allocated residents.
• Act as Infection Control Key Worker as required.
• Contribute to the planning, monitoring and recording of service delivery.
• Maintain and control stock, equipment and materials.
• Working within the Parklands policies and procedures, relevant legislation and good practice guidance.
• Be familiar with Violent Incident and Accident reporting procedures and comply with them.
• Attend mandatory training in Moving and Handling, Health and Safety, Elementary Food Hygiene, Infection Control and First Aid, as appropriate to the job.
• Taking account of the Health and Social Care standards.

To apply for this role, you will need:

• to be a team player, considering and supporting others in the team.
• to support the Shift Leaders and Care Home Manager.
• have a warm smiling approach.
• to maintain confidentiality at all times.
• the right to live and work in the UK.
• referee contact details for your current place of work and your previous place of work.
• to complete a PVG.
• some previous care home experience would be beneficial.

Why join Parklands?

• Be part of a dedicated care team within our Glenisla Care Home. Situated in the picturesque Moray town of Keith, Glenisla isa highly rated care home,known for its quality of care, sense of fun and warm welcome.
• Join a progressive and reputable organisation, the Parklands group, renowned for its commitment to excellence in care for over 30 years.
• Thrive in a work environment that values and appreciates your input and ideas, providing you with ample opportunities to succeed and make a meaningful impact.
• Enjoy a competitive package, including attractive benefits and incentives.
• We offer Wagestream a money management app that gives you power over your pay.

This is an excellent opportunity for a dedicated Care Assistant to make a positive impact and contribute to the wellbeing of our residents.

Pay:£12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Flexible pay access
• Family friendly working
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Referral incentives

A few final things worth knowing

We understand that applying for a job can sometimes be daunting, especially if you dont meet every single requirement listed. If you're interested in this role but dont tick every box, we still encourage you to apply!

At Parklands, we believe that no one starts a new job knowing everything right away. Everyone has a learning curve, and were committed to helping our employees grow and develop in their roles. We value teamwork, professionalism, respect, trust and a caring approach. So dont rule yourself out!

If you require any changes to our recruitment process to help you perform at your best, please let us know. Were here to offer any adjustments to ensure you feel supported.