Description
We are seeking a Care Assistant to join our team at Erskine Hall Care Home in Northwood. As a Care Assistant, you will be at the heart of our organisation, providing person-centred care that supports independence and honours choice.
Job Details
- Location: Erskine Hall Care Home, Northwood HA6 3PA
- Salary: £13.10 - £14.10 per hour depending on experience
- Contract: Permanent, day shifts including alternate weekends
About Erskine Hall Care Home Erskine Hall provides nursing, residential and dementia care. The home offers a warm welcome to long and short stays, including care for those living with Parkinson’s or Huntington’s care.
Key Responsibilities
- Support residents with a wide range of differing requirements from companionship to personal care.
- Observe and manage residents' behaviour with care and ensure to document and report any changes in accordance with the required legislation.
- Support residents' nutrition and hydration needs, encouraging and assisting them to eat and drink according to their care plan.
- Provide essential physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, both in groups and individually.
- Maintain accurate care plans in line with regulatory & legal requirements.
What We're Looking For
- Motivation, positivity, and great interpersonal skills.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
- Desirable: Previous experience in a care home environment or a Health and Social Care qualification.
Benefits
- My Healthcare - Free access to 24/7 support, advice, and treatment for a variety of health-related issues, including remote GP appointments, physiotherapy and mental health support
- Annual allowance which you can redeem against a menu of Bupa healthcare products, all to the approximate value of £350
- Wagestream - Have early access to up to 40% of your earned wages within minutes
- 28 days holiday
- Sick pay scheme
- Long service rewards
- Free meal on every shift
- Interest-free annual travel loan
- Range of Bupa pension plans
- Parental leave schemes
- Menopause Plan
- Access to discounts at a wide variety of gyms and fitness facilities across the UK