Bank Care Assistant - Days/Nights

Vostek Limited; Burgess Hill; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Vostek Limited is seeking a compassionate care assistant to support residents with everyday personal care and daily living activities in a residential setting.

You will work as part of a dedicated care team, promoting dignity, independence and wellbeing while maintaining privacy and confidentiality for residents.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a residential/nursing care setting.
• Ability to follow individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Excellent communication with residents and families.
• Respect for residents' privacy and dignity.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care including washing, dressing, continence care and oral hygiene.
• Assist with mobility and transfers following moving and handling procedures.
• Support residents with meals, drinks and nutrition.
• Provide companionship and encourage social activities.
• Follow safeguarding, infection control and health & safety policies.
• Maintain accurate care records and complete required documentation.

Skills

Personal care

Mobility support

Companionship

Job description

Main purpose of the role:

• Provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Support residents with their daily living and personal care needs.
• Promote dignity, independence, choice and wellbeing.
• Work as part of the care team to ensure residents receive safe and consistent care.

Main responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal care, including washing, dressing, continence care and oral hygiene.
• Assisting with mobility and transfers, following moving and handling procedures.
• Supporting residents with meals, drinks and nutrition.
• Providing companionship and encouraging social activities.
• Following individual care plans and risk assessments.
• Observing residents and reporting any changes in their physical or emotional wellbeing.
• Maintaining accurate care records and completing required documentation.
• Following safeguarding, infection control, health & safety and other care-home policies.
• Working respectfully with residents, relatives and colleagues.
• Maintaining residents’ privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
• Responding appropriately to emergencies and seeking support when required.

Required-

• Right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience in a residential/nursing care setting