Care Assistant - Nights

Signature Senior Lifestyle; Reigate; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury care and nursing home in Reigate is seeking a Care Assistant to join their caring team. The role involves assisting residents with daily living activities, developing care plans, and engaging in their favorite activities. Compassion and good communication are key, with no prior experience necessary. Opportunities for career development are available in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Compassionate nature with a desire to help others.
• Ability to assist with personal care and daily activities.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to resident needs.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with daily living activities.
• Support residents in their favorite activities.
• Develop strong relationships with residents and families.

Skills

Good written and verbal communication

Basic IT skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care

Job description

You’ll be part of a caring, supportive team with exciting career development opportunities, and flexible full and part-time hours, when you join Signature Senior Lifestyle as a Care Assistant at our luxury care and nursing home in Reigate.

We’ll need you to bring your compassion and uniqueness to this role. Your days as a Care Assistant will be varied, interesting and rewarding, from general care right through to specialist dementia care. You’ll assist residents with washing, dressing, eating, drinking and getting around. You’ll help them make their apartments feel like home. You’ll enjoy their favourite activities with them, like bingo, shopping and live music. You’ll develop strong relationships with the individuals you work with, and their families.

You’ll be respectful of residents’ choices, dignity and independence, always. You’ll also be integral to developing residents Care Plans, which includes being aware of any specialist support needs.

We are kind and compassionate. Positive and resilient. Proactive and organised. Honest and accountable. Passionate and keen to develop. If this sounds like you, you’ll fit right in.

You don’t need experience to become a Care Assistant, just good written and verbal communication, and some IT skills. An NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social care is a big advantage.