Compassionate Care Assistant: Dementia & Daily Living

Prime Life; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay

Refer a Friend £250

Job summary

Prime Life in Scunthorpe is seeking Care Assistants to join our friendly team on a full or part-time basis. This role is at Phoenix Park Care Village, designed for 146 residents, with supportive training provided.

You will help with personal care, meals, mobility, companionship, and documentation, working within a multi-disciplinary team. DBS covered, flexible shifts, and a rewarding environment.

Qualifications

• Caring nature and genuine desire to make a difference for residents.
• Previous Care Assistant or Support Worker experience is desirable but not essential; full training is provided.
• Ability to be patient, understanding and respectful of residents’ individual abilities, including those with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with their personal hygiene and choosing an outfit for the day ahead
• Supporting residents to dine at mealtimes and maintain good nutrition and hydration
• Encouraging residents to mobilise safely around the home, with the support of mobility aids and specialist equipment
• Providing friendship and companionship, and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments
• Maintaining accurate and timely written records and completing documentation
• Being a part of a multi-disciplinary team and engaging with other care professionals, as and when required, to promote the health and well-being of our residents
• Welcoming family members to the home and assisting with enquiries

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Teamwork

Job description

Prime Life in Scunthorpe is seeking Care Assistants to join our friendly team on a full or part-time basis. This role is at Phoenix Park Care Village, designed for 146 residents, with supportive training provided.

You will help with personal care, meals, mobility, companionship, and documentation, working within a multi-disciplinary team. DBS covered, flexible shifts, and a rewarding environment.