Compassionate Care Assistant for Senior Living

Bridge Oak Care Homes; Thirsk; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

Bridge Oak Care Homes is recruiting Care Assistants for Hambleton Grange Care Home in Thirsk. We welcome applicants with or without care experience and provide full training and ongoing support to ensure high-quality, person-centred care for older residents.

The role involves helping residents with daily activities, fostering a warm, respectful home environment, and contributing to their safety, dignity and wellbeing on a day-to-day basis.

Qualifications

• Warm, friendly and compassionate approach to care.
• Reliable and organized with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Strong communication with residents and their families.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with personal care, including washing, dressing and mobility.
• Assist residents with physical, emotional, social and spiritual wellbeing.
• Provide companionship, reassurance and emotional support throughout the day.
• Support residents with limited mobility, dementia or additional care needs.
• Promote independence while ensuring safety and comfort.
• Monitor residents and report changes in wellbeing to senior staff.
• Maintain accurate care records in line with company policies.
• Encourage participation in activities and social engagements.
• Respond to call bells and assist residents as required.
• Welcome visitors and help create a friendly family atmosphere within the home.
• Support housekeeping to keep bedrooms and communal areas clean and comfortable.
• Assist with end-of-life care and provide compassionate support to residents and families.

Skills

Warm, friendly & compassionate

Reliable and organized

Strong communication with residents & 

Team player

Positive and patient

Flexible for weekends & holidays

Job description

Bridge Oak Care Homes is recruiting Care Assistants for Hambleton Grange Care Home in Thirsk. We welcome applicants with or without care experience and provide full training and ongoing support to ensure high-quality, person-centred care for older residents.

The role involves helping residents with daily activities, fostering a warm, respectful home environment, and contributing to their safety, dignity and wellbeing on a day-to-day basis.