Care Assistant

We are looking for a care assistant to join our team at Southwell Court Care home. Southwell Court care home is a 72 bed care home offering a mixture of single and double rooms for nursing and dementia care. Main responsibilities: Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Service Users when required with all aspects of daily living. Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Service Users retain their comfort and dignity Observe care planning needs for Service Users and completed daily records as instructed and in line with the Company's policies and procedures Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Service Users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required Report any changes in Service Users physical or emotional condition to the Home Manager or Person in Charge as applicable Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you Required: Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group Ability to communicate effectively at all levels Team player Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list Ability to work on own initiative Desired: Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group NVQ Level 2 in Care