Care Assistant

indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.

Avondale Care (Scotland) Ltd reserves the right to amend this Job Description from time to time, according to business needs. Any changes will be confirmed in writing. Please note that you share with Avondale Care (Scotland) Ltd the responsibility for making suggestions to alter the scope of your duties and improve the effectiveness of your post.

Required Criteria

• Right to live and work in the UK

Desired Criteria

• Previous experience working in a care environment

Skills Needed

About The Company

We are a small family run organisation currently comprising of four purpose built facilities all providing 24 Hour Residential Nursing Care for Younger Adults and Elderly:

Benore Care Home, Lochore, Fife - over 65’s and Younger Adults Complex Care 18 - 65 Years.

Carrondale Care Home, Falkirk – Over 65’s and Younger Adults Complex Care 18 – 65 Years.

Glenbervie Care Home, Larbert - Over 65's and Younger Adults Complex Care 18 - 65 Years.

Lister House, Lochore, Fife – Specialist Dementia Facility for Over 65’s. GOLD AWARD from Stirling University Dementia Services for Dementia Design and was The 2011 Winner at The Scottish Care Awards in The Care Home Design Category

Robert Allan House in Lochore, Fife – Younger Adults Complex Care 18 – 65 Years.

Company Culture

As a family we are committed to providing the highest levels of care for our Service Users. The Directors play a very active role within the business and are constantly on hand to assist our experienced and competent managers to achieve their goals.

Avondale Care Scotland strives to provide our teams with everything they require from quality produce from local suppliers to state of the art equipment such as 4 part electric profiling beds, ensuring we are constantly providing the very best for our Service Users.

We strive to implement new ideas and techniques as they are discovered and embrace new technology as it is developed which has been proven to assist in the care of people living with Dementia.

This is particularly evident in our Dementia Facility which clearly leads the way in Dementia Care in Scotland. We actively seek such innovation and regularly attend shows and conferences specialising in the promotion of Dementia Care.

Company Benefits

Vacation/Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Flexible schedule, Office perks, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Gym membership or wellness programs, Free parking, Open office, Competitive salary, Blue light card, Employee Recognition Scheme

Salary

£10.50 per hour