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Care Assistant / Support Worker

Job Title: Care Assistant
Reference Number: HCPA004413
Company Name: Quantum Care - Mountbatten Lodge
Shifts Available: Mornings , Evenings , Days
Location: Hemel Hempstead
Type of Care Provider: Care Home
Supporting individuals with: Dementia , Older Adults , End Of Life
Pay/Salary: £13.34 - £15.35 Per Hour
Hours of Work: 40 Hours Per Week - Shifts: 07:00 - 15:00 / 15:00 - 21:00
Driving Required: No
Contract Type: Full Time Contract, Part Time Contract

About the Company

 

Quantum Care is a not for profit company providing high quality care services for over 2000 older people in Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and Essex. We need the right people to join us and provide the best possible care to our residents, offering support, maintaining dignity and assisting them to enjoy every day living in our Homes.

 

Why should I apply for this Care Assistant job?

 

If you believe this is the job for you, we would love to have you join our team and in return we will provide the following rewards & benefits:

 

  • Competitive salaries with enhancements at weekends and Bank Holidays
  • Career development opportunities and recognition of career milestones
  • First class in house training provided from day one
  • Free Employee Assistant Programme: Providing 24/7 assistance and support to help you balance work, family and life.
  • Company Pension Scheme (after 1 years’ service)
  • Free DBS check and uniform
  • Access to retail discounts and offers
  • Refer a friend scheme of £500 per referral

 Terms and Conditions apply to all benefits

 

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established, values driven company that offers varied and rewarding work and opportunities for career progression. We welcome applications from a very diverse range of people who have the right to work in the UK. We are not able to offer sponsorship to candidates at this time.

 

What does this Care Assistant job involve?

 

 

  • Provide quality care by attending to residents' physical and personal needs, including washing, dressing, bathing, toileting, and feeding.
  • Promote residents' dignity, privacy, and independence, and respect their rights at all times.
  • Assist with basic housekeeping tasks such as making beds, laundry, and maintaining cleanliness.
  • Help with the preparation and serving of meals, adhering to hygiene regulations.
  • Participate in staff meetings, training, and development activities.
  • Assist with the distribution of medication and contribute to the preparation and review of care plans.

 

Am I the right person for this Care Assistant job?

 

 

Who we are looking for:

 

  • It is not necessary to have previous experience of working in a similar care environment because, as long as you are an empathetic individual who has a positive attitude and good communication skills, our first-class training will do the rest.
  • You will be able to undertake all aspects of caring for older people with compassion and respect in order to meet the physical, emotional and social needs of our residents.
  • Our staff have access to first class induction training and ongoing learning and development opportunities including the opportunity to work towards industry recognised qualifications.
  • Our Homes operate on a 24/7, 365-day basis therefore you will need to be able to work shifts (including weekends, evenings and Bank Holidays).
  • You must be aged 18 years or over to apply for this job.