Salary

• £9.90 to £10.35 per hour (depending on experience)
• 20% enhancement at weekends
• Double pay on bank holidays
• Hot meal during 12 hour shifts
• Pension scheme

We are looking for a motivated individual with experience of care of the elderly with dementia to lead the team of carers on our residential dementia care unit.

You will be responsible to our Nurse Manager and accountable to the nurse in charge during each shift, and your duties will include:

• Providing personal care to our male and female residents and attending to all aspects of their needs.
• Participating in nursing procedures to assist our nursing staff
• Maintaining the dignity and privacy of residents and respecting their individual needs
• Participating and assisting in assessments of care needs and the implementation and evaluation of programmes of care
• Assisting with serving meals and drinks
• Assisting with any other tasks as requested to ensure the smooth running of the home
• Attending and participation in orientation, mandatory and other training as required

Although we may consider applicants without qualifications or experience, the following would be an advantage:

• Experience of working with the elderly, preferably in a care home environment
• NVQ2 in health and social care or equivalent

 Email us at careers@bristolcarehomes.co.uk