General Assistant – BS9, Westbury on Trym, City of Bristol Permanent NEW

Employment Type: General Assistant – Full Time or Part Time Available. Day Shifts
The Role – supporting Kitchen and Housekeeping functions within the Care Home
As a General Assistant / Support Worker, you will work across various departments providing high quality care and support to residents, carrying out general housekeeping duties to ensure the home is kept clean and tidy, providing an efficient and effective laundry service for residents, providing support during mealtimes and assist residents as required, and working together as a team to create a happy and caring atmosphere.
Whether you are dusting a resident’s room and reminiscing with them about their previous job, cleaning a bathroom, preparing vegetables for a curry night, or ironing a resident’s favourite pair of trousers, you will do so with care at the heart of everything you do.
* Do you want to make a difference to someone's life and feel a sense of purpose in an extremely rewarding role?
* Do you take pride in maintaining a tidy, safe and clean environment?
* Do you have an eye for detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness?
* Do you enjoy being in a kitchen environment and assisting in producing delicious, home-cooked meals?
* Are you caring, warm and understanding?
* Are you spontaneous, patient, flexible and have a good sense of humour?
* Do you strongly believe in the values of Creating Communities, Caring for Each Other and Celebrating Individuality?
If your answer is yes to all these questions, why not join our Hartford Care family?
Requirements
Essential:
* A compassionate and caring nature
* Excellent communication skills and ability to use IT systems
* Good organisation and planning skills
* Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team
* A flexible approach to working hours
This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check