Care Assistant

Signature Senior Lifestyle; England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care and nursing home in Ascot is seeking a Care Assistant to join their supportive team. You will assist residents with daily activities, engage in enjoyable activities, and develop strong relationships with both residents and their families. Good communication skills are essential, and an NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is advantageous. Flexible full and part-time hours are available.

Qualifications

• No prior experience needed, but good communication skills are essential.
• An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal care and daily activities.
• Engage residents in their favorite activities.
• Develop and maintain residents’ Care Plans.

Skills

Good written communication

Good verbal communication

IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

Overview

You’ll be part of a caring, supportive team with exciting career development opportunities, and flexible full and part-time hours, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Care Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Ascot.

Responsibilities

• You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. You’ll help them make their apartments feel like home.


• You’ll enjoy their favourite activities with them, like bingo, shopping and live music. You’ll develop strong relationships with the individuals you work with, and their families.


• You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices, dignity and independence, always. You’ll also be integral to developing residents’ Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

Qualifications

• You don’t need experience to become a Care Assistant, just good written and verbal communication, and some IT skills.


• An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care is a big advantage.