Care Assistant

Job Description

Job descriptionHome Name: Southlands Care HomeLocation: DriffieldContract Type: Permanent, Days & Nights, Full or Part TimeJob Title: Care AssistantAbout the company:**£300 welcome bonus, £150 paid with first pay, £150 upon completion of probationary period** ** Subsidised travel from qualifying areas**Burlington Care are a service provider of 31 care homes across Yorkshire, North Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, and the North East. Our homes provide a range of care and support services for our residents, some of whom live with dementia.Burlington Care colleagues make a major difference in residents lives, providing the highest standard of person-centred care and support, to help maintain their independence.Care Assistant duties to include but not limited to: - To assist in the provision of care and work as part of a team to achieve required standards. To ensure residents retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Home /Unit. Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting residents, when required with personal care and all other aspects of daily living. Assist residents with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, eating and toileting. Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, repositioning and movement of residents. Assist residents who need help during meal times helping with serving of food / drinks as requested / required. Wash up as requested / required. Perform light housekeeping tasks. Observe, monitor and record residents physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff. Encourage residents to participate in social and recreational activities. Promote safe working practice and ensure the good reputation of the Home.A Burlington Care Assistant hasFantastic people skills:Supportive and great at communicating. Able to build strong relationships and show empathy and compassionA Caring nature:An enthusiastic person-centred approach with a genuine passion for improving peoples lives daily.A Team Player attitude:Do you work well in a group of likeminded peopleAdaptability:The role of a care assistant is very fast paced; can you think on your feet and adapt quickly to changing situationsNo experience No problem:Burlington Care will provide a comprehensive induction program and training plan to ensure you are fully prepared to begin your new career within the Burlington family.Burlington Care homes are great environments in which to work. "To care for those who once cared for us the highest of honours." It takes a special kind of person to care and this could be you.Burlington Care OfferCompetitive Pay RatesPaid DBSProfessional Training & Ongoing career progressionCompany PensionRefer A Friend SchemeFree UniformOnsite ParkingStaff Recognition ProgramBurlington Care are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or beliefand marriage and civil partnerships.All Successful candidates will be subject to screening including an enhanced DBS check and be able to provide at least 2 employment references including their most recent employer. All employees will be expected to adhere to company policys includingSafeguarding.