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)
• Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided
• 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
• Assist with last offices
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required
• Answer the door and telephone appropriately
• Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
• Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of Residents
• Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members
• Make Visitors feel welcome
• Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required
• Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s disposal of waste policy
• Ensure the Home’s resources are used appropriately
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc
• Ensure the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy
• 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