Compassionate Care Assistant for Elder & Dementia Support

5 Star Recruitment; Leyland; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

The role involves providing personal care and general support to older people in long term residential care. Tasks include assisting with washing, dressing, bathing and feeding, and supporting individuals with dementia where needed.

You will work as part of a team to promote dignity, independence, and quality of life, including social activities and liaison with families. Training and supervision may be provided.

Qualifications

• Experience or the ability to demonstrate the competence to carry out the job.
• Possession of, or the ability to demonstrate the capability to gain, relevant certificates of competence or equivalent where applicable.
• The ability to work without close supervision.
• In addition to the skills, knowledge and experience described above, you may be required to undertake a lower graded role as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Physical tasks include: washing, dressing, bathing and feeding clients, including those with special needs arising from physical or mental deterioration
• Social duties include: talking to and motivating clients, helping clients to maintain contact with family and community, assisting with shopping, and organising group social activities
• Assisting in the creation of a supportive and homely atmosphere where clients can achieve maximum independence
• Co-operating with domestic staff to best meet the personal needs of the client
• Where appropriate, contributing to the establishment records, including support plans
• Escorting clients outside the establishment as required, e.g. to hospital, opticians etc
• Attending relevant training courses as agreed with the management staff
• Acting in a general supervisory capacity with students and volunteers
• Assisting with laundry duties and care of client's items including emptying and cleaning commodes, making and changing beds, cleaning and tidying lockers
• Caring for the dying and attending to the needs of the deceased person and their relatives
• Assisting management with the administration of medication

Skills

Care experience

Communication skills

Independent working

Education

Certificates of competence

Job description

The role involves providing personal care and general support to older people in long term residential care. Tasks include assisting with washing, dressing, bathing and feeding, and supporting individuals with dementia where needed.

You will work as part of a team to promote dignity, independence, and quality of life, including social activities and liaison with families. Training and supervision may be provided.