Care Assistant - Care Home

Barchester Limited; Llanelli; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A care home provider in Llanelli is seeking a Care Assistant to support residents' daily needs and enhance their quality of life. Responsibilities include assisting with food, companionship, and ensuring individual care plans are met. Ideal candidates will have experience with older people and a compassionate approach. The role offers training and development opportunities in a rewarding environment.

Benefits

Free training and development

Wellbeing and support tools

Retail discounts and savings

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people is required.
• Compassion needed to deliver high standards of care.
• Willingness to engage in training.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Support residents with food and drink.
• Ensure residents have one-to-one time.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Empathy

Warm-hearted approach

Job description

As a Care Assistant at a Barchester care home, you'll help residents enjoy each day by making sure they get the quality care and support they deserve. You'll assist with daily living, providing support and companionship and sharing great moments and memories too. It's a chance to bring your dedication and compassion to a fulfilling environment. Every day will be different, so you can expect to undertake work that's as varied as it is rewarding. As a Care Assistant, you could be doing anything from supporting residents with their food and drink and following care plans to ensuring that each of our residents has one-to-one time. It's an opportunity to put your skills to meaningful use and develop your career.

Requirements

To join us as a Care Assistant you'll need to have some experience of caring for older people, a can‑do approach and excellent communication skills. Your empathy and warm‑hearted approach will shine through, but above all, you'll have the compassion needed to deliver the highest standard of care and support for all our residents. In return we'll provide all the training you need to thrive.

Benefits

• Free training and development for all roles
• Access to wellbeing and support tools
• A range of retail discounts and savings