CURRENT VACANCIES

Care Assistant
Full Time / Part Time Vacancies
Days/Nights available
£13.75 per hour

Responsible to the Staff Nurses and Senior Care Assistants, the role of the Care Assistant is to provide support in all aspects of resident care.

Hours of work are:
Dayshift
Early shift – 0745-1500 / Late shift – 1445-2200
Or
Night shift 2145-0800

Principle Responsibilities 

1.  To provide care and support in line with the Health and Social Care Standards - My support, my life and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice

2. To assist with the following: 

   - Washing, bathing, dressing and toileting. 

   - Mobility and overcoming of other disabilities whilst encouraging rehabilitation. 

   - Promotion of continence. 

   - Provision of physical, psychological and spiritual care. 

   - Setting of trays and tables at mealtimes and the feeding of residents when necessary. 

   - Tidying up after meals (and loading the dishwasher if no kitchen staff on duty eg: after evening drink round). 

   - Promotion of mental and physical activities. 

3. To receive verbal reports on conditions of patients and matters appertaining to the home. 

4. To observe and report to trained staff. 

5. To be aware of Health and Safety guidelines and observe Company rules on the subject. 

6. To make and change beds, tidy rooms and empty commodes. 

7. To participate in mandatory training required of the role and to attend staff meetings. 

8. To carry out any other duties at the request of the Manager or person in charge. 

9. To inspect and prepare items for laundering. 

10. To answer call-bells, telephone, front door and greet visitors. 

11. To direct in-depth enquiries from relatives/visitors to the Staff Nurse or Senior Care Assistant on duty.

12. To obtain and maintain registration with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), including undertaking the minimum required post registration training and learning. This will involve completing an SVQ in Social Services and Healthcare SCQF Level 6 (or equivalent) if not already obtained. 

Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Contact us on 07840 829755 to start the application process.

Domestic Assistant
Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Part Time, 15 hours per week
£12.25 per hour

Reporting directly to the Domestic Supervisor, and working in line with the Health and Social Care Standards - My support, my life and Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) Codes of Practice, the role of the Domestic Assistant is responsible to carry out cleaning and domestic duties required in maintaining a clean, safe environment for residents and fellow staff.

Main Tasks of Job
Domestic Duties:

1. Clean all parts of the care home as directed, including but not limited to:

   - dusting

   - sweeping

   - vacuuming

   - mopping

   - cleaning ceiling vents

   - restroom cleaning

2. To help maintain a healthy and safe environment in the care home, complying with all infection control requirements in line with the National Infection Prevention and Control Manual, and to report all accidents to the Domestic Supervisor/Nurse in charge.

3. Follow all company Health and Safety policies and procedures, reporting any hazards or breakdowns in equipment, and awareness of potential accidents whilst carrying out duties (e.g. vacuum cable not trailing across walkways, cleaning trolley stored securely when not in use, etc.) 

4. Receive daily instruction from Domestic Supervisor/Nurse in charge regarding any requirements/special measures in place for residents (e.g. barrier nursing, end of life etc.)

5. Carry out regular deep cleaning of bedrooms in time for new resident admissions.

6. Co-operate with staff from all departments to assist in supporting resident independence, maintaining resident privacy and dignity, and reporting/alerting the care staff to resident incidents.

7. Responsibility for ensuring cleaning trolley is in good repair, stocked adequately, and ready for next shift.

8. Ensuring all records are accurately completed.

9. Attend team meetings and complete mandatory training in line with Company policy, and relevant to the role.

10. Following company confidentiality policy in relation to any information overheard about residents, fellow staff, and visitors within the care home.

Laundry Duties:

1. To collect dirty laundry, sort for washing, and hand washing, where necessary.

2. To distribute residents’ clean clothing to correct bedrooms.

3. To keep residents’ wardrobes and drawers neat and tidy, removing unused coat hangers/food items from drawers etc.

4. Follow all Health and Safety regulations when using laundry equipment, such as:

   • Commercial washing machine

   • Commercial tumble dryer

   • Rotary iron

   • Steam generated iron

5. Inspect resident clothing and mend/sew if able. Report damages/unrepairable items to nurse in charge to make relatives aware.

6. To assist with domestic duties, when time allows.

Please note that this position is not eligible for sponsorship. Contact us via the form below to start the application process.