Care Assistant

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual)
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems
• Assist in the promotion of continence
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are passing away or who have a progressive illness
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities
• Answer Nurse call system
• Answer the door and telephone appropriately
• Report on the well-being of Residents
• Carry out regular checks on Residents
• Make Visitors feel welcome
• Make and change beds
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents / Relatives
• Recording participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable and a teamplayer
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

Previous experience in a care setting

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents