Compassionate Care Assistant for Elderly & Dementia Support

Greensleeves Care; Ely; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Overtime incentive

Company pension scheme

Death in service

Length of service awards

Cycle to work

Employee assistance programme

Refer a Friend scheme

Free learning and development

Free DBS

Job summary

Greensleeves Care in England delivers 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care for older people across 26 care homes. As a Care Assistant you will support residents while upholding their rights to independence, privacy and dignity, and assist in daily living activities.

You will help with dressing, washing, mobility, personal hygiene and use of aids, while promoting Greensleeves Care values of respect, openness and responsibility. A commitment to confidentiality is essential.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide support and care to residents while promoting independence, privacy and dignity.
• Assist residents with dressing, washing, bathing and toileting.
• Assist residents with mobility and use of aids and personal equipment.
• Support residents with personal hygiene, including continence.

Skills

Understanding residents' needs

Confidentiality awareness

Elder care experience (Desirable)

Education

QCF diploma in care level 2 (Desirable)

Job description

Greensleeves Care in England delivers 24-hour residential, dementia and nursing care for older people across 26 care homes. As a Care Assistant you will support residents while upholding their rights to independence, privacy and dignity, and assist in daily living activities.

You will help with dressing, washing, mobility, personal hygiene and use of aids, while promoting Greensleeves Care values of respect, openness and responsibility. A commitment to confidentiality is essential.