Care assistant vacancy at Quebec Hall
Quebec Hall in Dereham is seeking a Care Assistant/ Domestic to deliver quality care to the residents
-
Out of area candidates will not be considered
Position: Care Assistant/Domestic
Accountable to: Manager/ Head of Care
Objectives:
To deliver quality care to the residents of Quebec Hall and to ensure that all areas of the home are clean, tidy and presentable at all times in accordance with cleaning schedules. Also to maintain a pleasant and harmonious lifestyle for residents at all times.
Main Tasks
Resident Care
-
Assist residents to dress and undress
-
Assist residents to bathe, including special attention to personal hygiene e.g. hair, nails, eyes etc.
-
Giving and removing bedpans, urinals and assisting residents on and off the toilet and commode.
-
Assisting residents in and out of bed
-
Assisting residents with meals as appropriate
-
Greeting visitors and escorting them to the residents
-
Maintaining an awareness of residents needs and helping them to retain maximum independence
-
Encourage residents to live as active a life as possible
-
Ensuring privacy for each and every resident
Generic Responsibilities
-
All staff should show respect and courtesy to residents at all times to ensure that they enjoy the highest quality of life. They need to respect the confidentiality of residents and their families at all times.
-
Report any observed changes in the condition of the residents and any incidence of diarrhoea or vomiting (staff or resident).
-
Be aware of and comply with Quebec Hall’s policy and procedures and all statutory responsibilities such as fire arrangements, Health and Safety, COSHH and HACCP procedures
-
Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings.
-
Maintain good working relations with colleagues at all times.
Household Management
-
Operate Vacuum cleaner and other household equipment safely, maintains and stores equipment properly.
-
Reports any defects and withdraws faulty equipment immediately
-
Sweeps, scrubs, waxes and polishes floors as appropriate. Cleans rugs, carpets, upholstered furniture and curtains. Dusts furniture.
-
Applies cleaning substances in accordance with instructions
-
Empties waste bins
-
Attend to residents personal laundry requirements
hours: 30-35 per week
Work remotely
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £11.56 per hour
Expected hours: 34.5 per week
Benefits:
-
Company pension
-
Discounted or free food
-
On-site parking
Schedule:
-
Day shift
-
Holidays
-
Monday to Friday
-
Overtime
-
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
-
Dereham NR19 2QY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
-
Care Certificate or Level 2: 2 years (required)
Language:
-
Good level of English to converse with residents (required)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 01/12/2024
Reference ID: Carer f
Expected start date: 16/12/2024
Home for Retired Christians
Isaiah 32v8 – My people will live in Peaceful dwelling places, In secure homes, in undisturbed places of rest
Reg Charity No251535 Reg. Company No00853450