Compassionate Care Assistant - Flexible Maternity Cover

PrimeLife Ltd; Chorley; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS funded

Holiday pay

Refer a friend bonus

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to cover maternity leave at Westerlands Care Village in Brough. The home supports 83 residents with age-related conditions, physical disabilities and dementia, so compassion and respect are essential.

We offer team-focused work with shifts from 8am to 8pm across seven days, paid DBS, holiday pay, and a Refer a Friend bonus up to £250. Prior care experience is desirable but full training is provided, and you will join a friendly multidisciplinary

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to help residents.
• Full training provided; prior care experience desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and preparing for bed.
• Carrying out routine welfare checks during the night.
• Supporting residents to dine and maintain nutrition and hydration.
• Encouraging residents to mobilise safely with mobility aids and equipment.
• Providing friendship and companionship to residents.
• Maintaining accurate records and completing documentation.
• Engaging with other care professionals to promote residents’ health and well-being.
• Welcoming family members and assisting with inquiries.

Skills

Caring nature

Empathy

Patient

Job description

Prime Life is seeking dedicated Care Assistants to cover maternity leave at Westerlands Care Village in Brough. The home supports 83 residents with age-related conditions, physical disabilities and dementia, so compassion and respect are essential.

We offer team-focused work with shifts from 8am to 8pm across seven days, paid DBS, holiday pay, and a Refer a Friend bonus up to £250. Prior care experience is desirable but full training is provided, and you will join a friendly multidisciplinary