Care Assistant - Weekends

Quality Service Recruitment Limited; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 8,200 - 12,000; Full time

Job summary

Quality Service Recruitment Limited is partnering with a 26-bed residential home in Mickleover to recruit a Healthcare Assistant. If you are proactive, self-motivated and able to work weekends, this role offers weekly pay and the chance to support elderly residents, including those with dementia and Alzheimer's, with compassionate care.

You will deliver personal and mobility support, assist with daily routines, monitor wellbeing, complete logs, and maintain a safe, clean living environment in

Qualifications

• Experience as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Care Worker.
• Able to work weekends with reliability.
• Demonstrates empathy and patience, including dementia care.
• Reliable with consistent weekend availability.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality personal care and mobility assistance.
• Assist residents with morning and evening routines.
• Record logs of resident condition updates and wellbeing.
• Offer companionship and supportive presence to residents.
• Perform basic housekeeping to maintain a clean home.
• Follow health and safety standards and home policies.

Skills

Healthcare experience

Weekend availability

Empathy and patience

Reliability

Job description

Are you a proactive, self-motivated Healthcare Assistant looking to maximize your weekend hours?

An excellent opportunity has opened up at a beautiful 26-bed residential home in Mickleover. The home features spacious communal areas set over two floors and specializes in providing high-quality care for elderly residents living with age-related illnesses, including Dementia and Alzheimer’s.

If you can think on your feet, thrive in a dynamic environment, and want a role that offers weekly pay, we want to interview you tomorrow!

Key Responsibilities

• Personalized Care: Provide high-quality physical, hygiene, and mobility assistance while strictly following individualized care plans.
• Daily Routines: Assist residents comfortably through their morning and evening routines, ensuring they feel safe and supported.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Keep accurate logs of resident condition updates, fluid intakes, and overall wellbeing.
• Companionship: Act as a warm, positive, and supportive presence in the residents' daily lives.
• Home Maintenance: Complete basic housekeeping and domestic duties to maintain a clean, comfortable living environment.
• Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety standards and requirements of the home.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a Healthcare Assistant (HCA) or Care Worker.
• A self-motivated individual who can think on their feet and adapt quickly.
• Exceptional empathy and patience, particularly with Dementia and Alzheimer's care.
• Reliability and a commitment to weekend schedules.