Compassionate Care Assistant - Day & Night Shifts

Hill Care Ltd.; Ripon; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

Hill Care Ltd. in Ripon is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our residential home, supporting residents with daily living activities and enhancing quality of life.

Responsibilities include personal care, care planning, meal support, and assisting with social activities, with flexible full/part-time day and night shifts. A caring nature and team spirit are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in working within a caring environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
• Team player.
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes.
• Satisfactory Police Check and check against the POVA List (where applicable).
• Relevant Vocational Qualification or working towards (desirable).
• Experience with the relevant client group (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Care: assist with washing, toileting, dressing and daily living activities to maintain comfort and dignity.
• Assist with physical, emotional and spiritual care; monitor for comfort and well-being.
• Support residents with limited mobility and use aids appropriately.
• Monitor residents who may be confused or exhibit behavioural issues.
• Promote continence and support end-of-life care when needed.
• Record daily care notes and follow care plans and policies.
• Support social activities and help residents pursue hobbies in the care home.
• Answer Nursecall, door and phone, pass messages promptly.
• Report wellbeing and concerns under supervision of senior staff.
• Carry out regular checks on residents as directed.
• Make visitors feel welcome and provide refreshments when required.
• Make and change beds; keep rooms clean; manage waste per policy.
• Clean and maintain equipment and keep the home tidy.
• Care for clothes/rooms and record belongings.
• Maintain privacy and dignity for dying and bereaved residents.
• Assist with meals, consider swallowing/dietary needs, serve and clear tables.
• Escort residents on outings or visits as needed.
• Demonstrate integrity in residents' personal and financial matters.
• Assist with rearranging rooms and safe moving and handling.
• Participate in staff meetings and client interactions.
• Maintain professional knowledge; attend mandatory training.
• Participate in NVQ training to achieve qualifications.
• Report illnesses or accidents promptly.
• Follow Health and Safety policies and emergency procedures.
• Report faults or hazards to management.
• Promote safe working practices and uphold the home’s reputation.
• Keep confidential information secure.
• Notify management promptly if unable to report for duty and after absences.
• Ensure security of the care home at all times.
• Adhere to policies and procedures within time scales.
• Ensure equipment is clean and well maintained.
• Carry out other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Genuine interest in caring work

Effective communication

Team player

Willingness to participate in Voc/Trn

Police Check/POVA check

Job description

Hill Care Ltd. in Ripon is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our residential home, supporting residents with daily living activities and enhancing quality of life.

Responsibilities include personal care, care planning, meal support, and assisting with social activities, with flexible full/part-time day and night shifts. A caring nature and team spirit are essential for success in this role.