Female CARE Assistant, Nursing Home Settings

This position is crucial in the healthcare system, as Mental Health Care Assistants play a vital role in helping individuals manage their mental health conditions and improve their quality of life.,

• Patient Care:
  Provide personal care and support to patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing.
• Therapeutic Engagement:
  Engage with patients in therapeutic activities to promote recovery and alleviate distress. This includes identifying factors that may increase agitation and employing de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Monitoring and Reporting:
  Observe and document patients' conditions, including any changes in behavior or mood, and report these to the nursing staff.
• Supportive Environment:
  Create a safe and compassionate environment for patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are respected at all times.
• Collaboration:
  
  Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers, to implement care plans and support patients effectively.
• Crisis Intervention:
  Recognize signs of distress or crisis in patients and respond appropriately to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Successful applicants, will have 1-2 years experience preferably in a similar role.
• Experience:
  
  Previous experience in a care role,experience with dementia, brain injury and nursing home is desirable
• Certifications:
  
  Holding a Care Certificate or equivalent is typically desirable.
• Skills:
  
  Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Cheerful, compassionate, respectful, and caring approach, and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and the desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others.
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Permanent contract
• Day Night shifts available
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Enhanced training
• Free uniforms that are specially made from breathable material.
• Set shift patterns. four-week rolling rota
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Refer a carer programme
• Store discount
• A friendly and supportive working environment

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. Full training will be provided, face to face and online We will require a DBS check which we can assist with this and 2 satisfactory references At Sky Care we offer unrivaled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents lives.

Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.