Care Assistant

1. At Lovett Care, we provide residential, nursing and dementia care at our group of care homes in the North West and Wales.
2. You will provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed  standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager.
3. We offer ‘Lovett Cares’ – Employee Reward Platform and £1000 Golden Hello.

Reporting to: General Manager

Job Purpose:

To provide care in accordance with current best practices, according to policy and procedures, agreed  standards, legislative requirements, relevant regulations under the direction of the Manager. To support and enable people who live in the home to maintain skills and personal interests whilst delivering person-centred care unique to each individual. To maintain skills at a current level and undertake such training and development as may from time-to-time be required to maintain practices as up-to-day.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure residents are at the heart of the care delivery and their wishes and preferences enhance their well being
• Ensure that all required standards are maintained
• Be responsible for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of individuals you support
• Develop effective working relationships with all team members 
• Assist in the support of new care team members to their job role
• Maintain accurate documentation on pcs at the point of care delivery
• Support residents to maintain a high standard of personal care, hygiene, and physical wellbeing
• Ensure resident’s aids and equipment are maintained e.g., glasses, wheelchairs, dentures
• Respond immediately to any concerns that may pose a risk to health, safety and wellbeing of residents, visitors, or your team 
• Dispense medication following Lovett Care policies and procedures
• Maintain the confidentiality of information
• Completion of mandatory E-Learnings 
• To embed and demonstrate our company values throughout your working day

Skills & Competencies:

• Team Player
• Reliable and punctual

Qualifications:

Good English written and verbal interpersonal communication skills 

You will have:

• Experience of working in a care environment
• Experience in role applied for 
• Excellent written and verbal interpersonal communication skills 
• Experience in a customer facing environment 
• Competent IT skills 
• Satisfactory DBS Check

Benefits:

• 28 days Holiday (Including Bank Holidays)
• Early Pay Scheme
• ‘Lovett Cares’ – Employee Reward Platform
• £1000 Golden Hello
• Auto Enrolment Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Employee Referral Bonus Scheme 
• Apprenticeships available