Night Care Assistant — Growth, Impact, & Benefits

Orchard Care Homes Ltd.; Wakefield; On-site; AUD 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Employee discounts

Recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Orchard Care Homes is recruiting a Care Assistant at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge in Wakefield. You will deliver personal care, assist residents with daily needs, and support activities and meals while maintaining dignity and respect.

The role is night-shift oriented, with both full- and part-time options available. You’ll work as part of a friendly care team, providing high-quality, person-centred support and reporting changes to the team.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and genuinely passionate about care.
• Excellent communicators and team players.
• Willing to learn and grow professionally.
• Respectful of privacy, dignity and independence.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting and oral hygiene.
• Supporting residents in activities, outings and appointments.
• Serving meals and refreshments with warmth and courtesy.
• Maintaining a clean, pleasant, and welcoming environment.
• Observing and reporting changes in residents’ wellbeing.
• Acting as a key worker for a group of residents and tailoring care.
• Supporting new team members and contributing to a positive team culture.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Job description

Orchard Care Homes is recruiting a Care Assistant at Lofthouse Grange & Lodge in Wakefield. You will deliver personal care, assist residents with daily needs, and support activities and meals while maintaining dignity and respect.

The role is night-shift oriented, with both full- and part-time options available. You’ll work as part of a friendly care team, providing high-quality, person-centred support and reporting changes to the team.