care assistant

The Chestnuts Retirement Home; North Kesteven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A retirement care home in North Kesteven is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to provide essential care and support to residents. Key responsibilities include assisting with daily tasks, offering companionship, and ensuring care plans are followed. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others, with experience in care settings being advantageous. Join the team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need of support.

Qualifications

• Experience in care home or home care settings is advantageous.
• A valid driving licence is desirable for transportation purposes.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily tasks such as personal hygiene, dressing, and meals.
• Support residents with mobility and physical activities.
• Follow care plans to ensure individual needs are met.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
• Keep accurate records of care provided.
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Compassionate nature

Basic IT skills

Ability to follow care plans

Proficiency in English

Job description

Overview

Job Summary: We are seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our team in providing essential care and support to individuals in a care home setting. The ideal candidate should possess excellent communication skills and a genuine passion for helping others.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily tasks such as personal hygiene, dressing, and meals
• Support residents with mobility and physical activities
• Follow care plans to ensure individual needs are met
• Provide companionship and emotional support to residents
• Keep accurate records of care provided
• Assist in maintaining a clean and safe environment for residents

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with residents, families, and colleagues
• Experience in care home or home care settings is advantageous
• Basic IT skills for record keeping and documentation
• Ability to follow and implement care plans effectively
• Proficiency in English language
• A valid driving licence is desirable for transportation purposes

Join our team as a Care Assistant and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those in need of care and support.