Compassionate Elder Care Assistant (Dementia Care)

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Mundesley; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Team events

Work clothing provided

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Job summary

Furze Hill House in North Walsham seeks compassionate Care Assistants to join our devoted team, providing person-centred care and support for older residents 24/7.

We offer 35–42 hours per week, 2/3 weekends, with days or nights. Experience in care and dementia is essential; join a friendly team at this welcoming 40-bed home with opportunities for development and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing care and an understanding of dementia is essential.
• You need to be well-organised, adaptable and practical.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high quality, professional service of care to residents.
• Help residents with personal cleanliness including baths.
• Support residents to eat and drink.
• Get to know residents to offer comfort and reassurance.
• Treat residents with dignity and respect.
• Encourage independence and community participation.
• Assist with tidying, cleaning, laundering and other domestic tasks.
• Work in a team and be willing to take on any task.

Skills

Care experience

Dementia care

Job description

Furze Hill House in North Walsham seeks compassionate Care Assistants to join our devoted team, providing person-centred care and support for older residents 24/7.

We offer 35–42 hours per week, 2/3 weekends, with days or nights. Experience in care and dementia is essential; join a friendly team at this welcoming 40-bed home with opportunities for development and flexible working arrangements.