Care Assistant Nights

St Mary's Care Homes; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

St Marys Chanterlands Lodge in Hull is seeking a friendly Care Assistant to deliver high-quality daily living support for residents. You’ll help with washing, dressing and mobility, support emotional well-being, and assist with social activities, under the guidance of senior staff.

Located in Hull, the home provides residential, dementia and respite care. We value kindness, empathy and teamwork, with ongoing training and development. Full-time, 38.5 hours per week, alternate weekends.

Qualifications

• Warm, approachable and positive.
• Organised, reliable and a team player.
• Creative, enthusiastic and able to motivate others.
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people.
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends.
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but values matter.

Responsibilities

• Assist Residents with daily living including washing, toileting, dressing.
• Support physical, emotional and spiritual needs while preserving dignity.
• Assist residents with limited mobility and use of aids.
• Monitor residents who are confused or have behavioural issues.
• Record daily care notes and follow policies.
• Support social activities and hobbies within the home.
• Respond to nurse calls and messages promptly.
• Report on residents' well-being to senior staff.
• Maintain clean rooms and equipment.
• Follow waste disposal policies.

Skills

Warm personality

Organised

Team player

Motivational

Flexible hours

Empathy for elderly

Job description

Job Description: Care Assistant Days

Location

St Marys Chanterlands Lodge, 340 Chanterlands Avenue, Hull

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time 38.5 per week, alternate weekends

Sponsorship

Not currently available

Join St Marys Chanterlands Lodge- Make Every Day Matter

At St Marys Chanterlands Lodge , operated by St Mary’s Care Group, we believe great care is about more than meeting needs. It’s about creating an environment that helps people feel truly at home, living life to the fullest and enjoying new experiences. Our approach is rooted in dignity, respect and personalised care, placing residents’ wellbeing, independence and choices at the heart of everything we do.

Located in Hull, St Marys Chanterlands Lodge is a new care home supporting residents with residential, dementia and respite care. We know that it’s the small, meaningful moments that make a big difference to everyday life, helping residents and families feel supported.

If you share our passion for kindness, respect and making every day matter, St Marys Chanterlands Lodge is a place where you can truly make a difference.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of Residents.
• Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.
• Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
• Recording participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
• Organised, reliable and a teamplayer.
• Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
• Passionate about improving the lives of older people
• Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values

What We Offer

• A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
• Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
• A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
• A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents

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