Compassionate Day Care Assistant – Elderly Care, Worthing

Mary Rush Care Ltd; Worthing; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (pro rata)

Fully paid induction

Specialist training

Supportive managers

Company pension

Employee Referral Bonus

DBS cost covered

Job summary

Mary Rush Care Ltd in Worthing is recruiting a Day Care Assistant for St George’s Lodge – Residential Care Home, a small 26-bed facility. The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred care for older residents and building meaningful daily routines in a calm, homely environment.

You will support residents with personal care, mealtimes, activities and daily routines, while promoting independence and dignity. Training and DBS checks are provided as part of ongoing development.

Qualifications

• Experienced as a Care Assistant, ideally within elderly residential care.
• Flexible and able to work a range of shifts, including weekends, as required.
• Caring, compassionate and patient.
• Reliable, approachable and respectful in their approach.
• Confident communicating with residents and colleagues.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Medication trained, or willing to undertake training.
• Genuinely passionate about providing good-quality care.

Responsibilities

• Providing compassionate, person-centred care and support.
• Supporting residents with personal care, including washing, dressing and toileting where required.
• Encouraging residents to maintain their independence and participate in daily activities.
• Supporting residents with their individual routines, preferences and needs.
• Assisting with mealtimes and encouraging good nutrition and hydration.
• Administering or supporting with medication where trained and authorised.
• Ensuring residents' safety, comfort and dignity throughout the day.
• Supporting residents to enjoy meaningful activities and social interaction.
• Completing accurate care records and communicating effectively with colleagues.
• Working closely with the team to provide consistent, high-quality care.

Job description

Mary Rush Care Ltd in Worthing is recruiting a Day Care Assistant for St George’s Lodge – Residential Care Home, a small 26-bed facility. The role focuses on compassionate, person-centred care for older residents and building meaningful daily routines in a calm, homely environment.

You will support residents with personal care, mealtimes, activities and daily routines, while promoting independence and dignity. Training and DBS checks are provided as part of ongoing development.