Care Assistant

Methodist Homes ,
Harwich, Essex
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £9.18 per hour

Overview

Care Assistant (Nights) Based at Alexandra House, Dovercourt Available Hours: Permanent - Full Time - 33 hours per week (Nights). Are you a compassionate individual who would like to make a difference to the lives of older people? Do you want to work for an Award Winning Charity and leave a day's work feeling like you've made a difference? MHA are looking for a committed, hardworking individual's to join our thriving team at Alexandra House. The role requires individuals who: are flexible in their approach and sensitive to the needs of residents enjoy the company of older people have a willingness to learn and develop work well as part of a team have the ability to form positive relationships with residents, their families and professional colleagues You will be responsible for supporting older people to live their daily lives to the full, assisting with their physical and personal needs to enhance each individual's well-being. For more information about the role please review the Job Description here. Please note that interviews may take place prior to the advert closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application. R e-opened in 2011, Alexandra House is a state-of-the-art three storey home with panoramic views of the seafront. The home offers up to 47 places for residential and dementia care with a range of facilities including landscaped gardens, en-suite shower rooms, conservatory, balcony, air conditioned communal areas and family rooms - fit for a king (or queen). On 19 May 1905, during his visit to Dovercourt to inspect the local militia, King Edward VII stopped for dinner with his officers in the Alexandra Hotel, now Alexandra House. The home is set in delightful grounds on Marine Parade to the east of the town centre, adjacent to Alexandra Court retirement living apartments. For more information about Alexandra House please click here.