Hours:

34.5

Role Description:

Are you a care assistant looking to for the next chapter in your career? Do you have the welfare of the residents at the heart of everything to do? Are you compassionate? If you answered yes to these questions, then Olea Care has an exciting opportunity.

We are currently looking to expand our care team at Fernlea located in Hazel Grove, with on-site parking and easily accessible via public transport.

Why Olea Care? Olea Care is a family run group and we extend this ethos into the care we provide. We view all our residents as an extension of our family in other words they are joining the Olea family this includes our staff which you too could be apart of.

As a care assistant with Olea Care you will be expected to:

• To deliver hands on care to residents in a person centred way while assist clients with personal care tasks.
• Assist in the safe lifting, transferring, re-positioning and movement of clients.
• Observe, monitor and record clients’ physical and emotional well-being, and promptly report any changes to senior staff.
• Support residents to enjoy a good quality of life and encourage participate in social and recreational activities.
• Exemplify our Philosophy of Care
• Act in accordance with the General Social Care Councils Code of Conduct
• Promote the good reputation of the home at all times.
• Carry out all duties in a safe manner showing regard to the health, safety and welfare of self, colleagues, patients and visitors to the home.

The Ideal care assistant will:

• A friendly approach and the ability to put residents at ease, whatever their physical or social needs
• Delivery of care in a residential/Nursing setting.
• A good knowledge of basic health care and hygiene standards
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a team
• Demonstrate self-motivation and confidence

Benefits

• Loyalty rewards for long service starting at 12 months service
• Christmas Bank holiday enhancements
• 5.6 weeks annual leave
• 1 x Uniform provided
• Paid training
• Progression opportunities within the company
• Ongoing support and training
• A competitive rate of pay
• Recognition awards – employee of the month

Experience:

• Care work in a residential setting : 1 year (Preferred)