Compassionate Care Assistant — Growth & Flexible Hours

Highgate Care Services Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career progression

Friendly workplace

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Hull is seeking a warm and reliable Care Assistant to join Alexandra Court. The role is permanent, full-time, 38.5 hours per week, with a starting salary of £12.71 per hour.

You will support residents with daily living tasks, promote dignity and person-centred care, and help residents engage in activities. You’ll work closely with our caring team to monitor wellbeing, assist with mobility, meals, and personal care, and maintain accurate records.

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Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Observe care planning needs for Residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of Residents.
• Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as and when required.
• Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
• Recording participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement

Job description

Highgate Care Services Ltd in Hull is seeking a warm and reliable Care Assistant to join Alexandra Court. The role is permanent, full-time, 38.5 hours per week, with a starting salary of £12.71 per hour.

You will support residents with daily living tasks, promote dignity and person-centred care, and help residents engage in activities. You’ll work closely with our caring team to monitor wellbeing, assist with mobility, meals, and personal care, and maintain accurate records.