Compassionate Care Assistant – Person-Centred Support

Coate Water Care; Devizes; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking Care Assistants to support residents by carrying out care activities in line with person-centred care plans and to assist with mobility for meal times and social activities. The role emphasises respectful, compassionate care within a community setting.

You will help serve meals, support feeding as needed, keep bedrooms tidy and equipment clean, and build positive relationships with residents, families and staff.

Responsibilities

• Carry out care activities in accordance with person centred care plan for all residents
• Provide assistance as necessary to residents with restricted mobility to move to dining areas at mealtimes and other communal areas for social activities and to the privacy of their bedrooms at their request.
• Provide assistance to serve meals and beverages, encouraging and assisting in the feeding of residents as per their requirements.
• Contribute to the creation and development of effective person centred care plans.
• Ensure bedroom areas are kept tidy, pleasant and comfortable by making beds, regularly changing bed linen and emptying commodes.
• Ensure the regular cleaning of equipment involved in personal care of residents, including commodes and wheelchairs.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with all residents, family, visitors and colleagues

Job description

Ceredigion County Council Direct Payment Support Service is seeking Care Assistants to support residents by carrying out care activities in line with person-centred care plans and to assist with mobility for meal times and social activities. The role emphasises respectful, compassionate care within a community setting.

You will help serve meals, support feeding as needed, keep bedrooms tidy and equipment clean, and build positive relationships with residents, families and staff.