Careers
Senior Care Assistant Wanted
Elmwood Residential Home is a vibrant 38 bedded care home within the village of Colyford, which is part of Colyton, situated in East Devon.
Elmwood is a busy home which strives for high standards at all times, providing high quality care within a friendly and homely environment
Would you like to join our team?
Would you like to make a difference?
You have to be prompt, punctual and reliable. Ideally we are looking for people who live in Colyford or a 10 mile radius. Please do not apply if you live outside of a 10 mile radius unless you already have accommodation locally and will be moving.
Responsibilities
- Run the floor, ensuring the care staff know what they are doing
- Administer medication
- Care Plans
- Risk Assessments
- Liaise with GP, Community Nursing Team, other professionals, Families etc…
- Assist with daily activities of life
- Assist to provide balanced and varied diet and fluids
- Contribute to High Standards of care and hygiene within the home
- Promote health and well being of residents
Requirements
- NVQ 2/3 preferred but not essential
- Willing to work toward NVQ 3
- Previous training is not necessary
- To have empathy and a caring nature
- Wishing to treat an individual as you would like to be treated yourself
- Conscientious
- Hard working
- A good communicator
- Able to work alone and as part of a close knit team
Rewards
- Part of a dynamic team
- Training and support will be provided
- Competitive rates of pay variable depending upon experience
- Pension Scheme
For more information, call Jo or Janet on 01297 552750.
You can download a copy of our application form by clicking here.