Compassionate Care Assistant for Elder and Dementia Care

Greensleeves Care; East Suffolk; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Employer pension scheme

Death in Service benefit

Free DBS

Free learning & development

Cycle to work

Refer a Friend bonus

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Wellbeing Thrive app

Job summary

Greensleeves Care delivers exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across 26 care homes in England. As a Care Assistant, you will support residents while respecting their independence, privacy and dignity, helping with daily living tasks and mobility.

Successful applicants will undergo ISA and enhanced DBS checks and must be based in the UK. Greensleeves Care offers a comprehensive rewards package including pension contributions, 28 days holiday, DBS, learning

Qualifications

• An understanding of the needs of residents.
• An understanding of the importance of confidentiality
• Experience of providing care (Desirable)
• Experience of working with elders (Desirable)
• Qualification: QCF diploma in care level 2 or equivalent (Desirable)

Responsibilities

• Give support and care to the residents whilst maintaining their rights to independence, privacy, dignity and choice and assist in their daily living.
• Assist residents who require help to dress/undress, wash, and bath and use the toilet.
• Assist residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including the use and care of aids and personal equipment.
• Assist residents who need help with personal hygiene e.g. incontinence.
• Promote and adhere to Greensleeves Care Workplace values of respect, openness and responsibility.

Skills

Understanding residents' needs

Confidentiality

Experience of providing care

Experience of working with elders

Education

QCF diploma in care level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Greensleeves Care delivers exceptional 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care to older people across 26 care homes in England. As a Care Assistant, you will support residents while respecting their independence, privacy and dignity, helping with daily living tasks and mobility.

Successful applicants will undergo ISA and enhanced DBS checks and must be based in the UK. Greensleeves Care offers a comprehensive rewards package including pension contributions, 28 days holiday, DBS, learning