Job Overview
Care Assistants - Day and Night
Join our dedicated team as a Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals requiring support with daily activities. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate care within care homes or home care settings, ensuring residents and clients feel safe, valued, and comfortable. Your proactive approach and excellent communication skills will foster trusting relationships and promote well-being. This paid position offers an engaging environment where your efforts directly enhance quality of life.
Duties
● Assist residents with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, toileting and eating.
●Support residents with mobility, transfers and physical activities as needed.
● Monitor and record residents' vital signs, including temperature, pulse, and blood pressure (where trained).
● Provide emotional support, reassurance and companionship to residents.
● Assist nursing staff and senior carers with basic care tasks.
● Promote dignity, privacy and choice at all times.
● Maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment in line with health and safety standards.
● Communicate effectively with residents, families and healthcare team members regarding resident needs and wellbeing.
● Follow care plans, risk assessments and company policies and procedures.
Skills
● Working towards a Care Certificate or NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent).
● A caring, compassionate and calm nature.
● Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
● Ability to work effectively in a team oriented environment.
● Basic understanding of care procedures and health & safety practices.
● Flexibility to work various shifts, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
● English proficiency sufficient to carry out the role effectively.
● Previous experience in a care home, nursing home, domiciliary care or hospital setting is an advantage but not essential.
● Satisfactory enhanced DBS check.
● Satisfactory Right to Work in the UK (must be maintained).
Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United Kingdom; the employer is not able to provide new work authorisation.
Benefits:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person
