Compassionate Care Assistant – Meaningful Daily Impact

Prime Life; Waddington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend £250

Blue Light Card

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking a Care Assistant for St Michaels Care Centre in Waddington, Lincolnshire. The role offers set shifts on a 7-day week basis, with full training and support from the Quality Matters team.

Candidates should be patient and respectful, with a caring nature to support residents with age-related conditions, dementia, and mobility needs. Benefits include fully funded DBS, holiday pay, a Refer a Friend scheme up to £250, and access to a Blue Light Card.

Qualifications

• Prior care experience is desirable but not required.
• Full training is provided.
• Dementia awareness is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene and choosing an outfit for the day.
• Support residents to dine and maintain good nutrition and hydration.
• Encourage residents to mobilise safely with mobility aids and equipment.
• Provide friendship and companionship and accompany residents to social outings or appointments.
• Maintain accurate written records and complete documentation.
• Work with a multi-disciplinary team to promote residents' health and wellbeing.

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Respectful

Team player

Job description

Prime Life is seeking a Care Assistant for St Michaels Care Centre in Waddington, Lincolnshire. The role offers set shifts on a 7-day week basis, with full training and support from the Quality Matters team.

Candidates should be patient and respectful, with a caring nature to support residents with age-related conditions, dementia, and mobility needs. Benefits include fully funded DBS, holiday pay, a Refer a Friend scheme up to £250, and access to a Blue Light Card.