Full Time Care Assistant - Tile House
Shanklin, Isle of Wight
We are seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join our team at Island Healthcare. In this role, you will play a vital part in delivering high-quality care to our residents, supporting them with personal care, medication management, and social activities. Your contributions will help enhance the well-being and quality of life for those we serve.
Responsibilities
Assist residents with personal care tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming.
Support medication management and ensure adherence to care plans.
Engage residents in social activities to promote well-being and companionship.
Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals.
Maintain accurate records of care provided and report any changes in resident conditions.
Help create a safe and welcoming environment for all residents.
Requirements
Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
Experience in a care home or home care setting is preferred.
Understanding of care plans and the ability to follow them accurately.
Basic IT skills for documentation and communication purposes.
A compassionate approach with a genuine desire to help others.
Salary and Benefits
Monday - Friday £12.30 & weekend £13.53 + overtime is paid at £1.00 extra per hour
Attendance bonus + 50p per hour if all shifts are attended each month - T&C's apply
Employee referral bonus
Enhancements paid for relevant NVQ's or equivalent
If you are passionate about making a difference in people's lives through compassionate care, we invite you to apply today and join our dedicated team at Island Healthcare!
Benefits of working here
About the Company
Island Healthcare is a family-run business that has been providing high-quality care to residents of the Isle of Wight since 2003. We currently operate six care homes and a domiciliary care service, serving 160 people. Island Healthcare is passionate about our residents and put them at the heart of everything we do. Our services are designed to meet people's needs and aspirations, including support for medication, personal care, social activity, and convalescence.
We believe in getting to know each resident on a personal level and keeping families connected. Island Healthcare's Hub initiative provides bespoke domiciliary care services and supports the health and well-being of local people. We also provide a daycare service from their homes, providing social activity as well as opportunities to visit the hairdresser, or chiropodist, or take a bath or shower.
The company believes that care should be more than just a necessity; it should be an experience that enriches lives and brings joy.
