Care Assistant - Part-Time - Permanent

Pear tree Care ltd as Blossom House Care Home; Tye; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Pear tree Care ltd as Blossom House Care Home in the United Kingdom is seeking a caring, reliable worker to support residents with dementia and daily living activities.

You will assist with personal care, activities and emotional support, while recording care notes and adhering to DBS checks and safeguarding policies. The role is part-time with night shifts from 8pm to 8am, requiring flexibility and a compassionate, team-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 Health & Social Care.
• DBS check is required.
• Applicants must be over 18.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, bathing and feeding as needed.
• Understand and support emotional and personality differences among residents.
• Assist with residents’ activities and engagement.
• Maintain accurate records as required by management.
• Work with a flexible approach to hours; night shifts run 8pm–8am.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team player

Initiative

Record keeping

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care

Job description

Company: Pear tree Care ltd as Blossom House Care Home

Working at our home, you'll look after our residents' health, wellbeing and happiness. Most of our residents have various levels of dementia.

• Support the Residents in maintaining an acceptable standard of personal hygiene and appearance, assisting with dressing, toileting, bathing and feeding where necessary, in a sensitive and dignified way
• Understand and assist in any emotional and personality differences that may arise among the Residents.
• Help with residents’ activities.
• Applicants must have Level 3, Health & Social Care.
• A compassionate and caring nature.
• Able to work on own initiative as well as part of a team.
• Ensure record keeping is done when required.
• Other care duties as specified by the management.
• A flexible approach to working hours.
• Our night shift runs between 8pm-8am.
• Part Time 24 hours. Monday & Thursdays - Opportunity for overtime.

Ideal Candidate:

• Genuine interest in elderly people and their well-being.
• Ability to adapt to the systems already in place.
• Calm and positive attitude.
• Ability to start as soon as possible.

Requirements:

• Must be over 18
• This position is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
• Applicants must have Level 3, Health & Social Care.