Overview
Care Assistant (Days)
Job Title: Care Assistant (Days)
Reports To: Senior Care Assistant / Nurse in Charge / Home Manager
Location: Nursing Home
Hours: Day Shifts -Full-time
Job Purpose
To provide high-quality, person-centred care and support to residents, promoting dignity, independence, choice, and wellbeing. The Care Assistant will assist residents with daily living activities while ensuring a safe, comfortable, and caring environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist residents with washing, bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
- Support residents with mobility, transfers, and the use of mobility equipment.
- Promote independence wherever possible while providing appropriate support.
Nutrition and Hydration
- Assist residents with meals and drinks as required.
- Monitor and record food and fluid intake when necessary.
- Report any concerns regarding nutrition, hydration, or weight loss.
Resident Wellbeing
- Provide emotional support and companionship.
- Encourage participation in social, recreational, and therapeutic activities.
- Support residents in maintaining their dignity, privacy, and individual choices.
Monitoring and Reporting
- Observe residents and promptly report any changes in physical or mental wellbeing.
- Maintain accurate care records and daily notes.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues, healthcare professionals, residents, and their families.
Health and Safety
- Follow infection prevention and control procedures.
- Adhere to moving and handling guidelines.
- Report accidents, incidents, hazards, and safeguarding concerns immediately.
- Maintain a clean and safe environment for residents.
Team Working
- Attend shift handovers and team meetings.
- Work collaboratively with colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
- Participate in mandatory training and professional development.
Person Specification
- Caring, compassionate, and respectful attitude.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Reliable and flexible approach to work.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a care setting.
- NVQ/QCF Level 2 in Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards it.
- Knowledge of dementia care and safeguarding principles.
Skills and Attributes
- Empathy and patience.
- Good organisational skills.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Commitment to providing high-quality care.
- Professional and positive approach.
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application and throughout their employment.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
