Care Assistant

Hours: 30 hours per week
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Location: Lesmahagow, ML11 0JS

Lower Johnshill Care Home, nestled in the picturesque Auchlochan Garden Village near Lesmahagow, Lanarkshire. The home offers a comprehensive range of services including residential, nursing, and specialised dementia care in a serene and tranquil setting.
With beautiful views surrounding the home, residents have the opportunity to relax and unwind amidst nature’s beauty. 

Our Homecare team provide personal care services at an additional cost to suit your needs. If you would like help with domestic chores our Domestic team can offer a package to suit your needs. All assistance is tailored to your specific requirements through flexible support. Please ask for more details about how we can make your independence more comfortable and sustainable.

Role Overview

We are seeking a care assistant to join our team and enhance the lives of our residents through person-centred care. This role is central to promoting wellbeing, independence, and social interaction within the residents own home. 

To assist in the provision of care and work as part of the team to achieve required standards. To ensure Service Users retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Care Centre. To maintain a safe and secure environment for Service Users, Staff Members and Visitors.

Key Responsibilities

• To meet the wellbeing needs of people who use our service in a way that respects the dignity of the individual and promotes independence.
• To help maintain an atmosphere and a culture in the scheme based on the homes values
• To provide an environment where residents can feel safe and well and do more of what matters to them.
• To help people to build personal resilience in self-managing their own health and wellbeing

Person Specification

Essential:

• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Strong organisational skills, including planning, prioritising, report writing and record keeping
• Knowledge and understanding of the impact of loneliness and isolation on a person’s health and wellbeing
• Knowledge of Telecare and telehealth services to help people live more independently at home.
• Ability to maintain all aspects of confidentiality
• Open listening skills
• Ability to read and understand basic instructions
• Ability to work within a quality and customer focused service
• Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme

To apply, please submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your suitability for the role.