Compassionate Day Care Assistant - Part-Time

PrimeLife Ltd; Kirby Muxloe; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme (£250)

Job summary

Prime Life is seeking passionate Day Care Assistants for Barons Park Nursing and Residential Home in Kirby Muxloe. This part-time role offers afternoon shifts across seven days and a supportive team dedicated to high-quality resident care.

You will help with personal care, nutrition, mobility, companionship and documentation. Although prior care experience helps, full training is provided; applicants should be patient, respectful, and dementia-aware.

Qualifications

• Genuine caring nature and desire to make a real difference for residents.
• Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support worker desirable but not essential as full training is provided.
• Patience, understanding and respect for residents' individual abilities; dementia awareness is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist residents with personal hygiene and choosing outfits.
• Support residents to dine at mealtimes and maintain good nutrition and hydration.
• Encourage residents to mobilise safely around the home with mobility aids and equipment.
• Provide friendship and companionship, and accompany residents on social outings or appointments.
• Maintain accurate and timely written records and complete documentation.
• Be part of a multi-disciplinary team to promote residents' health and well-being.
• Welcome family members to the home and assist with enquiries.

Job description

Prime Life is seeking passionate Day Care Assistants for Barons Park Nursing and Residential Home in Kirby Muxloe. This part-time role offers afternoon shifts across seven days and a supportive team dedicated to high-quality resident care.

You will help with personal care, nutrition, mobility, companionship and documentation. Although prior care experience helps, full training is provided; applicants should be patient, respectful, and dementia-aware.