Geriatric Care Assistant - Nursing Assistant

About the role

At Ballesol, with more than 40 years of experience and more than 55 centers throughout Spain, we work every day to offer older people a safe, comfortable environment and care in every detail. Our team, made up of more than 4,500 professionals, shares the commitment to guarantee spaces that convey well-being and quality of life.

Therefore, we are looking to incorporate a Geriatric Care Worker at our Ballesol Las Palmas center who shares our commitment to care and companionship, contributing to the physical and emotional well-being of the elderly.

What you'll do

Provide comprehensive care to residents, accompanying them with respect, empathy, and warmth in their day-to-day lives. Your work is essential to ensuring the comfort, health, and dignity of the elderly, working closely with the center's healthcare and multidisciplinary team.

• Care for, accompany, and assist residents in their daily activities, always seeking their physical, emotional, and social well-being.
• Collaborate in the development and support of therapies, following the instructions of the healthcare staff and the direct care team.
• Serve and assist with breakfasts, afternoon snacks, and other meals, as well as keeping residents' personal belongings clean and in good condition.
• Accompany residents on walks and activities, and help them when going to bed or getting up, especially those with reduced mobility.
• Perform residents' personal hygiene.
• Carry out the necessary mobilizations to promote comfort and prevent complications derived from immobility.
• Communicate any incidents or changes in the resident's condition to the nursing or supervision team.

What you'll get

• Temporary Contract for maternity/sick leave coverage
• Full-time, afternoon shifts (14:50 to 21:55h), Monday to Sunday with rotating days off
• Salary according to collective agreement
• Immediate start.
• A purposeful work environment where your work has a direct impact on people's quality of life.
• Ongoing training and professional development, as well as other advantages and benefits of belonging to Grupo Santalucía.
• Collaboration with committed and approachable multidisciplinary teams.

At Ballesol, we promote an inclusive, respectful work environment free from any type of discrimination. We value diversity in all its forms and guarantee equal opportunities in our selection processes, without distinction of gender, age, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, or other personal characteristics. We believe that a diverse and committed team is key to providing quality, humane care to our residents.

Requirements

• Vocational Training in Nursing Assistance, Vocational Training in Sociosanitary Care or Professional Certificate (homologated title).
• Experience of between 6 months and 1 year in an Elderly Residence.