Care Assistant

Tridenthealth; Caerphilly; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare group in Caerphilly is seeking Care Assistants to support daily living tasks and maintain a safe environment for residents. Candidates should have the Right to Work in the UK. This role involves providing compassionate care and assisting with varied administrative tasks, ensuring continuity of services in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK already in place.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily living tasks including hygiene and housekeeping.
• Access and update confidential records using a computer.
• Maintain a schedule of medication intake.
• Ensure the environment is safe and clean.
• Assist residents with administrative tasks.

Skills

Compassionate care

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Trident Healthcare is looking for Care Assistants to support the overall care team and ensure continuity of services to residents. You will create a welcoming, supportive, and stimulating environment, building relationships with residents and their families.

As a leading healthcare group, we operate care homes, health centers, dental centers, and hospitals worldwide. Our purpose is to help people live longer, healthier, happier lives, and to make a better world.

Reporting to: Manager, Nurse, or senior staff on duty

Key Tasks:

1. Supporting with daily living tasks such as personal care, hygiene, housekeeping, and mealtimes, including manual handling duties as required.
2. Accessing and updating confidential records using a computer.
3. Maintaining a schedule of medication intake.
4. Ensuring the environment is safe and clean.
5. Maintaining an environment appropriate to the needs of residents.
6. Assisting residents with administrative tasks like paying bills and shopping for food.
7. Working hours vary depending on ward needs, typically including long days or nights.
8. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK already in place.