Care Assistant

G&H CARE LTD; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Cardiff is seeking a dedicated Care Assistant to join their team. This role involves providing high-quality care and support to residents, promoting their dignity and independence. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, a caring nature, and a genuine passion for helping others in a care home environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine passion for working in care and helping others.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, and toileting.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Record and report changes in residents' conditions to senior staff.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Reliability

Patience

Caring Nature

Education

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care

Tools

First Aid Training

Manual Handling Training

Safeguarding Training

Medication Awareness

Job description

Job Title: Care Assistant

Location:Cardiff, South Glamorgan

Job Type:Part-time

Job Summary

We are looking for a dedicated and compassionate Care Assistant to join our team in providing high-quality care and support to residents in a care home environment. Your role will be vital in promoting dignity, independence, and well-being for each individual.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care tasks such as washing, dressing, toileting, and grooming.
• Support residents with mobility and physical activities, including using mobility aids.
• Help with mealtimes, serving food and drinks, and assisting residents who need help eating.
• Provide emotional support and companionship, promoting mental and emotional well-being.
• Record and report changes in residents conditions to senior staff or nurses.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and comfortable environment for all residents.
• Support residents in social activities and daily routines.
• Ensure residents dignity and privacy are always respected.
  
  

Requirements:

• Genuine passion for working in care and helping others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
• Reliability, patience, and a caring nature.
• Previous experience in a care setting is desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to undergo training and DBS check.
  
  

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care.
• Manual Handling, First Aid, and Safeguarding training.
• Medication Awareness