Care Assistant – Dementia & Complex Needs (Day/Night Shifts)

Cornerstone Healthcare Group Ltd; Curdridge; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend scheme

Free uniform

Subsidised lunch on site

Recognition and rewards

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Cornerstone Healthcare Group are a multi award-winning provider delivering complex care across Hampshire and beyond.

Kitnocks House in Curdridge is recruiting compassionate Care Assistants with at least one year of UK care-home experience to support residents with dementia, mental health conditions and other complex needs, in a 63-bed setting. The role emphasizes respect, openness, care and kindness in daily duties.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year’s experience working in a nursing home supporting residents with dementia, mental health, elderly or complex care needs within the UK.
• Ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, residents, and their families.
• A caring and empathetic approach to residents and their visitors.
• Effective communication skills (both written and verbal).

Responsibilities

• Support personal care routines with kindness and respect.
• Encourage residents to take part in social activities and hobbies.
• Assist at mealtimes and ensure dietary needs are met.
• Notice and report any changes in wellbeing or behaviour.
• Promote choice, dignity and privacy at all times.

Skills

Relational skills

Empathy

Communication skills

Job description

Cornerstone Healthcare Group are a multi award-winning provider delivering complex care across Hampshire and beyond.

Kitnocks House in Curdridge is recruiting compassionate Care Assistants with at least one year of UK care-home experience to support residents with dementia, mental health conditions and other complex needs, in a 63-bed setting. The role emphasizes respect, openness, care and kindness in daily duties.