Care Assistant

Hill Care Group; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Care Group is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant for its Residential home in England. You will support Residents with daily activities, promote comfort and dignity, and assist with eating, mobility, and personal care.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong communication, and adherence to care plans and safety policies. The position involves participating in mandatory trainings and helping maintain a safe, clean, and respectful environment for residents, including end-of-life care support

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Clear communication at all levels.
• Team player with collaborative mindset.
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes.
• Satisfactory Police Check and POVA List check where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Care: assist with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing and daily living activities to maintain comfort and dignity.
• Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual care needs and provide attention when required.
• Support people with limited mobility using aids and promote continence.
• Monitor those who are confused or have behavioural issues and report concerns.
• Assist in the delivery of care for those who are dying or with progressive illness.
• Observe care planning needs and complete daily records as instructed.
• Support social activities by engaging residents in hobbies and activities.
• Answer Nursecall, door, and telephone and pass messages promptly.
• Report wellbeing status to senior care staff and follow supervision.
• Carry out regular checks on residents as determined by senior staff.
• Assist visitors, provide refreshments and ensure rooms are clean and tidy.
• Make beds, manage waste and ensure equipment and resources are used appropriately.
• Clean and maintain equipment (wheelchairs, hearing aids, glasses, etc.).
• Care for clothing and rooms as named; ensure items are marked.
• Maintain privacy and dignity for the dying and bereaved in line with policies.
• Assist during meals, accommodating swallowing difficulties and dietary needs.
• Escort residents to activities and appointments as required.
• Practice integrity in handling residents' personal and financial information.
• Assist with rearranging bedrooms safely as needed.
• Participate in staff and client meetings and maintain professional knowledge.
• Attend mandatory training and NVQ-related courses as required.
• Report illnesses or accidents promptly to Home Manager or person in charge.
• Understand and implement Health and Safety and fire procedures.
• Report faulty appliances or hazards to responsible staff.
• Promote safe working practices and the good reputation of the Care Home.
• Adhere to all company policies and timelines; assist with other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Genuine interest in caring environment

Effective communication

Team player

Willingness to participate in training

Police check & POVA compliance

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will provide essential support to Residents in our Residential home. Your primary focus will be on enhancing the quality of life for our Residents by assisting with daily activities and ensuring their comfort and well-being. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others.

About The Role

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Team player
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable)

Desired:

• Relevant Vocational Qualification (achieved / working towards)
• Experience of working with the relevant Client group

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Care:

1. Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting People in our Care, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.

2. Assist People in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring People retain their comfort and dignity.

3. Pay particular attention to assisting People who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.

4. Closely monitor People who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems.

5. Assist in the promotion of continence.

6. Assist in the delivery of care for People who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.

7. Observe care planning needs for People and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

8. Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with People and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home.

9. Answer Nursecall system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.

10. Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of People.

11. Carry out regular checks on People at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.

12. Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.

13. Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Care Home’s resources are used appropriately.

14. Clean and maintain equipment used by People / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Care Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.

15. If applicable, care for People’s clothing and rooms as named, and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked.

16. Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved, in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

17. Assist People who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc). Assist with serving of food / drinks as requested / required. Set and clear tables and trays. Wash up as requested / required.

18. Escort People travelling to and from the Care Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc.

19. Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with People's personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with People.

20. Assist where needed in the rearrangement of people’s bedrooms moving furniture, beds etc having due regard for safe moving and handling techniques at all times.

21. Participate in Staff and Client meetings as and when required.

22. Maintain professional knowledge and competence.

23. Attend mandatory training days/courses, on or off site, as and when required.

24. Participate in relevant N/SVQ training to achieve required qualifications.

25. Report immediately to the Home Manager, or Person in Charge, any illness of an infectious nature or accident incurred by a Person in our Care, colleague, self or another.

26. Understand, and ensure the implementation of, the Care Home’s Health and Safety policy, and Emergency and Fire procedures.

27. Report to the Home Manager, or the Handyperson, any faulty appliances, damaged furniture, equipment or any potential hazard.

28. Promote safe working practice within the Care Home. General:

29. Promote and ensure the good reputation of the Care Home.

30. Ensure that all information of confidential nature gained in the course of duty is not divulged to third parties.

31. Notify the Home Manager, or the Person in Charge, as soon as possible (but no less than 2 hours before the start of your shift) of your inability to report for duty, and also on your return to work from all periods of absence.

32. Ensure the security of the Care Home is maintained at all times

33. Adhere to all Company policies and procedures within the defined time scales.

34. Ensure all equipment is clean and well maintained.

35. Carry out any other tasks that may be reasonably assigned to you.

This Job Description indicates only the main duties and responsibilities of the post. It is not intended as an exhaustive list.