Part time and Bank positions available

Main Purpose of the Job

To provide high standards of care to all residents as directed by, and under the supervision of nursing staff. Work in a team environment.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Attend to the comfort and personal appearance and hygiene of residents at all times including dressing, undressing, toileting, bathing, combing hair, assisting with dentures and hearing aids.
• Take and chart observations of residents including weight, food and liquid intakes/outputs. Perform simple tests of urine, complete charts and Care Assistant records as directed
• Prepare food trays and eating areas, prepare residents for meals. Provide assistance to residents with eating as needed. Clear away trays and crockery.
• Tidy Residents rooms and cupboards, keeping clothing and possessions in order.
• Make beds and change bed linen. Dispose of soiled linen in accordance with Home procedures. Bag linen for collection.
• Escort residents to hospital, dentist, shops etc or other approved excursions. Assist with social care needs.
• Provide key worker support to specific residents following key worker guidelines.
• Assist with the reception and orientation of new residents in a reassuring manner, listing the residents clothing and other property.
• Attend and participate in training sessions and staff meetings when required
• Be aware of, and at all times comply with, all relevant company policies and procedures and all relevant statutory responsibilities including fire arrangements, health and safety issues including moving and handling, COSHH regulations, maintaining records diligently and accurately as required.
• Any other reasonable task requested by a Senior member of staff or Manager, which is within your competence.


Personal Attributes
• Caring
• Compassionate
• Compliant
• Of high integrity
• A self motivated, resilient & tenacious self starter with strong team ethics
• Empathetic and approachable whilst ensuring that boundaries are maintained
• Flexible, reliable and responsive to change
• Good interpersonal skills


ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
• Basic numeracy & literacy skills
• Demonstrates a basic understanding of the needs of the patient and the role of the HCA
• Proven customer care / carer experience
• Must be over 18
• The job is a physical one and often requires manual handling, so a good level of fitness is required • Hold QCF Diploma in Health & Social Care Level 2.
• Experience of caring, or able to demonstrate knowledge of what care assistants do, ideally in a nursing home environment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety in the workplace


RBLI offer 20 days holiday per annum pro rata, a Group Flexible Retirement Plan, Life Assurance and Childcare Vouchers.

If you wish to be considered for the above roles, forward your CV and covering letter including a supporting statement via the apply online button:

* RBLI reserves the right to remove a vacancy at any time prior to the published closing date