Compassionate Elder Care Assistant (Dementia Support)

5 Star Recruitment; Padiham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

5 Star Recruitment is recruiting for a care assistant in Lancashire to support older people in long-term residential and day-care settings. The role focuses on personal care, dignity and independence for residents, including those living with dementia.

You will undertake routine tasks such as washing, dressing, bathing and feeding, assist with medications under supervision, and help with social activities. The position requires compassion, reliability and the ability to work with a team in a

Qualifications

• Experience or the ability to demonstrate the competence to carry out the job.
• Possession of, or the ability to demonstrate the capability to gain, relevant certificates of competence or equivalent where applicable.
• The ability to work without close supervision.
• In addition to the skills, knowledge and experience described above, you may be required to undertake a lower graded role as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Physical tasks include: washing, dressing, bathing and feeding clients, including those with special needs arising from physical or mental deterioration.
• Social duties include: talking to and motivating clients, helping clients to maintain contact with family and community, assisting with shopping, and organising group social activities.
• Assisting in the creation of a supportive and homely atmosphere where clients can achieve maximum independence
• Co-operating with domestic staff to best meet the personal needs of the client
• Where appropriate, contributing to the establishment records, including support plans
• Escorting clients outside the establishment as required, e.g. to hospital, opticians etc
• Attending relevant training courses as agreed with the management staff
• Acting in a general supervisory capacity with students and volunteers
• Assisting with laundry duties and care of client's items including emptying and cleaning commodes, making and changing beds, cleaning and tidying lockers
• Caring for the dying and attending to the needs of the deceased person and their relatives
• Assisting management with the administration of medication

Skills

Experience

Certificates

Independence

Flexibility

Job description

5 Star Recruitment is recruiting for a care assistant in Lancashire to support older people in long-term residential and day-care settings. The role focuses on personal care, dignity and independence for residents, including those living with dementia.

You will undertake routine tasks such as washing, dressing, bathing and feeding, assist with medications under supervision, and help with social activities. The position requires compassion, reliability and the ability to work with a team in a