Location: Spetisbury, Dorset, UK

Type: Full-Time

Salary (£): £12.50 per hour

About Spetisbury Manor Luxury Retirement Home

Spetisbury Manor Luxury Retirement Home provides high-quality, person-centred care to elderly residents in a welcoming and supportive environment. The team of skilled, well-trained staff ensures residents receive exceptional care through daily assistance and meaningful interaction. They strive to maintain a compassionate, respectful, and high-standard service, focusing on both physical and emotional well-being.

Job Details

Benefits

  • Discounted or free food: Access to nutritious, healthy meals at a reduced cost.
  • On-site parking: Convenient parking for staff members.
  • Flexible working hours: The opportunity to choose between various shift patterns, including day, night, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

  • Must be over 18 years of age.
  • Must live locally or have access to reliable transportation (driving licence required).
  • Good standard of English and communication skills.
  • A compassionate, patient, and empathetic nature.
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends.
  • Enhanced DBS check required.
  • Previous caring experience desirable but not essential.

Salary Details

  • Salary: £12.50 per hour
  • Expected working hours: 36 per week
  • Various shift patterns (12-hour shifts, day, night, weekend availability)

About the Role

The Health Care Assistant role at Spetisbury Manor Luxury Retirement Home requires providing high-quality person-centred care to residents. The job involves assisting residents with daily activities, physical care, and engaging in meaningful conversations to support their mental and emotional well-being. The role demands patience, empathy, and good communication skills, and staff members are expected to adhere to all health and safety regulations and company policies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Assist residents with personal hygiene, such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
  • Provide support with toileting needs and continence management.
  • Administer prescribed medications and monitor health conditions.
  • Report any changes in health to supervisors or healthcare professionals.
  • Help residents with mobility and transfers, using appropriate equipment.
  • Perform light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning, laundry, and meal preparation.
  • Ensure the home environment is safe and comfortable.
  • Offer companionship and engage in conversation to alleviate loneliness.
  • Support residents’ mental and emotional well-being through active listening and encouragement.
  • Maintain accurate records of care provided and any changes in the resident’s condition.
  • Follow all health and safety regulations and company policies.
  • Attend regular training sessions to stay updated with best practices in care.

Additional Information

Spetisbury Manor Luxury Retirement Home is committed to equal opportunity and diversity within their workforce. They believe in creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all staff and residents.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Spetisbury Manor Luxury Retirement Home is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion.

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