Care Assistant

Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd; Westward Ho!; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Stonehaven (Healthcare) Ltd. is seeking a part-time Care Assistant for Primrose House in Westward Ho. The role focuses on person-centred care and supporting residents with daily activities.

You will work as part of a caring team, following care plans and maintaining a safe, respectful environment for older residents. Key duties include helping with dressing, bathing, mobility, meals, and activities, while adhering to policies and reporting changes.

Qualifications

• Experience in care home/hospital environment desirable but not required.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities under pressure.
• Clear, respectful communication with colleagues and residents.
• Compassionate nature with a genuine interest in improving lives of older or vulnerable people.
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and perform manual tasks.

Responsibilities

• Promote person-centred care and meet service users' needs per care plans.
• Review or update care plans and risk assessments as required.
• Follow company policies, procedures and safe practices.
• Assist residents with dressing, bathing and toileting.
• Support mobility and use/maintenance of aids and equipment.
• Care for residents who are sick or require minor dressings.
• Care for residents who are dying and provide comfort.
• Encourage mental and physical activity through conversations and activities.
• Make beds, tidy rooms and maintain cleanliness.
• Launder, mend and inspect residents' clothing.
• Serve meals, assist feeding, and keep dining areas tidy.
• Answer bells, greet visitors, and manage phone calls.
• Read/write reports and participate in care team meetings and training.
• Other duties as reasonably required and support team spirit.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking

Communication

Compassionate patient

Physical ability

Flexible learner

Job description

Care Assistant -
Primrose HOuse: Our lovely home in Westward Ho!, is looking for a Part-time Care Assistant.

Key Responsibilities:

• To promote and maintain a person centered care approach to all service users that allows them to
• To promote and maintain the needs of each service user as set out in their care plan
• To take part in the review or update of any service user care plans and risk assessments if required
• To have a good working knowledge of the companies policies, procedures and safe working practices and follow them accordingly
• Assist residents who need help with dressing, undressing, bathing and toileting.
• Help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, including incontinence; help in the use aids, care of aids and personal equipment.
• Care for residents temporarily sick and needing, for example, minor dressings, bed nursing.
• Help care for residents who are dying.
• Help in the promotion of mental and physical activity of residents through talking to them, taking them out, sharing with them in activities such as reading, writing, hobbies and recreation.
• Make and change beds; tidy rooms and keep everything clean
• Inspect, launder and mend residents' clothing.
• Set tables and trays; serve meals; feed residents who need help; prepare light meals and wash up; tidy and clean the dining room.
• Answer emergency bells, the door and the telephone; greet visitors.
• Read and write reports; take part in care team and residents' meetings and in training activities as directed.
• Such other duties as may reasonably be required.
• Help create Team Spirit.
• Help avoid wastage.

Person Specification – Skills and Qualifications

• Previous experience in a care home, hospital, or similar kitchen environment is desirable but not essential
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
• Good communication skills with a professional and respectful approach to colleagues and residents
• Compassionate and patient nature, with a genuine interest in improving the lives of older or vulnerable people
• Physical ability to stand for long periods and carry out manual handling and cleaning tasks
• A positive, flexible attitude and willingness to learn and adapt to changing needs

Rate of pay: £13.17- £13.42per hour.

Most importantly we are looking for nice, friendly, dedicated people who will set high standards for themselves and be active members of the care team. We look for people who behave in a positive manner at all times, putting the best interests of the residents in their care at the heart of all that they do.

To be eligible to apply for this vacancy, you already need to have the right to work in the UK as the Company is unable to provide sponsorship for this post.