Product Features
Blog
Contact Us
Sign In
Thistle Healthcare Ltd
,
Coatbridge, Lanarkshire
Healthcare Assistant
|
|
Contract Type: Permanent |
|---|
Overview
Millbrae is a purpose-built care home and the service is set on the main bus route in Coatbridge and is close to a range of local amenities including local shops. The home can accommodate up to forty people between two units and our building offers single en-suite accommodation and has a beautiful enclosed garden space. The Care Assistant Role Working as an integral member of the Care Team you will work closely to ensure the residents in the Home are cared for appropriately. The role can be both physically and mentally demanding, the ideal candidate will be expected to understand the empathy required with elderly people. Duties Promoting as full as life as possible for each resident Organising activities to keep the residents engaged Assisting with serving/preparation of meals, drinks and clearing up afterwards Supporting the Nurse on duty, Physiotherapist or Chiropodist when required Reporting any changes in residents to condition to the Nurse on Duty Report any incidents within the home to ensure they are recorded in the incident book Care for resident’s property and belongings in the home as directed Ensure any equipment is maintained and report and defects to a Manager Accompany residents to activities out with the Home when required Support with personal care Clean up any spillages as they occur using the correct equipment as specified in the Control of Infection Policy To assist with other duties as and when required Requirements Ideally working towards or hold an SVQ Level 2 Health and Social Care An Understanding of National Care Standards and Codes of Conducts Maintain confidentiality at all times Have a passion to deliver high levels of care at all times. SSSC Registration or willingness to register within the specified timescale. To Apply If you feel you have the skills and experience to excel in this position, please apply to this advert.