Care Assistant — Night Shifts & Career Growth

Orchard Healthcare Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression

Colleague discounts

Employee recognition schemes

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Orchard Healthcare Group in Wakefield is seeking a Care Assistant for the Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home. You will support residents with daily needs, provide personal care, assist with meals, and help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Join a dedicated team committed to dignity and respect, with opportunities for career development and employee assistance programs offering confidential support 24/7.

Qualifications

• Warm, empathetic and genuinely passionate about care.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Willingness to learn and grow professionally.
• Respect for privacy, dignity and independence of residents.
• Commitment to person-centred support.

Responsibilities

• Delivering personal care such as washing, dressing, toileting and oral hygiene.
• Supporting residents in meaningful activities, leisure outings and appointments.
• Serving meals and refreshments with warmth and courtesy.
• Maintaining a clean, welcoming environment.
• Observing and reporting changes in residents' wellbeing.
• Acting as a key worker for a group of residents and tailoring care to individual needs.
• Supporting new team members and contributing to a positive team culture.

Skills

Empathy

Excellent communication

Team player

Willing to learn

Respect patient privacy

Job description

Orchard Healthcare Group in Wakefield is seeking a Care Assistant for the Lofthouse Grange & Lodge Care Home. You will support residents with daily needs, provide personal care, assist with meals, and help create a warm, welcoming atmosphere.

Join a dedicated team committed to dignity and respect, with opportunities for career development and employee assistance programs offering confidential support 24/7.