Compassionate Care Assistant — Dementia & Elder Care

Pilgrims' Friend Society; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development: Care Certifi?7

Pension scheme

Bank Holiday rate: £20.48 p/h

Employee assistance programme

Work clothing provided

Team events

Perkbox rewards

Medicash

Recommend a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Pilgrims' Friend Society operates Villa Adastra, a 40-bed residential care home in Hassocks, West Sussex, seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join our dedicated team. You will provide person-centred care to older residents, promoting health, wellbeing and dignity 24/7.

Role involves assisting with daily living, personal care, meal support, and end-of-life care as needed. A friendly, supportive environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care is essential.
• Understanding of dementia is essential.
• Ability to work with older people with empathy and respect.
• Able to work in a team and take on tasks to provide high level of care.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality, professional care to residents.
• Assist with personal cleanliness and bathing.
• Support residents with eating and drinking.
• Get to know residents to provide comfort and reassurance.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect.
• Encourage independence and community involvement within the home.
• Assist with tidying, cleaning, laundering and other domestic tasks.
• Support care at end of life when needed.

Skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Organised

Adaptable

Practical

Dementia care

Job description

Pilgrims' Friend Society operates Villa Adastra, a 40-bed residential care home in Hassocks, West Sussex, seeking compassionate Care Assistants to join our dedicated team. You will provide person-centred care to older residents, promoting health, wellbeing and dignity 24/7.

Role involves assisting with daily living, personal care, meal support, and end-of-life care as needed. A friendly, supportive environment with ongoing training and development opportunities.