Care Assistant - #1772231
Struan Lodge Care Home
Date: 10 hours ago
City: Edinburgh
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day
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Care and Support - Struan Lodge Care Home Contract: Full Time Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 33 Our purpose-built care home provides exceptional Nursing, Dementia, and Palliative care for 30-residents
At our home, you’ll be a key person responsible in helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents - You’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home
As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. You’ll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritized every day
What You’ll Do
Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible
Personalized Care: Follow and support each resident’s personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs
Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals
Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction
Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment
Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells
Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met
Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day
About You
Qualifications: SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred
Experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills
Passion: You’re genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service
Values: You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do
£12.70 per hour
Contracted to 33 hours per week
Pension
Onsite Parking
Paid PVG
Uniform Provided
5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
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Care and Support - Struan Lodge Care Home Contract: Full Time Shift Type: Days Contracted hours: 33 Our purpose-built care home provides exceptional Nursing, Dementia, and Palliative care for 30-residents
At our home, you’ll be a key person responsible in helping us achieve an excellent standard of care to our residents - You’ll be an integral part of our care team to promote the values and ethos of our home
As a Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in our close-knit care team, ensuring our residents receive exceptional care and support. You’ll help them with their daily routines, promote independence, and ensure their overall health and happiness are prioritized every day
What You’ll Do
Empower Independence: Assist residents with their daily routines, from getting dressed to staying active, while encouraging them to make positive choices and remain as independent as possible
Personalized Care: Follow and support each resident’s personalized care plan, providing hands-on help and thoughtful attention to their individual needs
Health and Wellbeing: Keep a close eye on residents’ health, communicating any concerns to the Nurse or Clinical Deputy Manager, and helping with calls to relatives or healthcare professionals
Champion Dignity: Uphold the dignity and respect of each resident, ensuring they feel valued and cared for in every interaction
Social Support: Encourage social interactions among residents and with staff, creating a warm and welcoming environment
Safety and Comfort: Work with housekeepers to maintain clean, safe, and comfortable living spaces, and respond quickly to emergencies or call bells
Nutritional Support: Assist residents who need extra help with eating and drinking, ensuring their nutritional needs are met
Spread Smiles: Above all, bring joy to our residents’ lives and make them smile every day
About You
Qualifications: SVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is preferred
Experience: Ideally, you have at least 6 months of experience as a Care Assistant, but we welcome those with a passion for care and transferable skills
Passion: You’re genuinely interested in caring for the elderly and committed to delivering excellent service
Values: You bring integrity, respect, and a strong sense of teamwork to everything you do
£12.70 per hour
Contracted to 33 hours per week
Pension
Onsite Parking
Paid PVG
Uniform Provided
5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
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