Dementia Care Assistant - Flexible Hours & Career Growth

Anchor; Burgh Le Marsh; Vor Ort; GBP 21.000 - 28.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Pension plan

Discounts on shopping

Wellbeing support

Flexible working options

Zusammenfassung

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. A Care Assistant is needed to support residents living with dementia, delivering person-centred care and maintaining a safe, respectful environment on a 36-hour week basis.

The role involves working 8 am–8 pm on a 3-on/3-off pattern, with every other weekend. It emphasizes dignity, independence, and wellbeing, with training and development opportunities within Anchor's supportive community.

Qualifikationen

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support residents living with dementia through effective communication and reassurance.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control procedures.

Aufgaben

• Provide personal care, including washing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.
• Support residents with mobility, eating, and drinking.
• Deliver person-centred care tailored to individual needs and preferences.
• Support residents living with dementia through effective communication and reassurance.
• Encourage independence, dignity, and choice at all times.
• Monitor residents' wellbeing and report any concerns or changes.
• Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
• Assist with activities and promote social engagement.
• Follow safeguarding, health and safety, and infection control procedures.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues, families, and healthcare professionals.
• Help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for residents.

Kenntnisse

Personal care

Mobility support

Dementia care

Communication

Record keeping

Teamwork

Jobbeschreibung

Anchor is England's largest not-for-profit provider of care and housing for older people. A Care Assistant is needed to support residents living with dementia, delivering person-centred care and maintaining a safe, respectful environment on a 36-hour week basis.

The role involves working 8 am–8 pm on a 3-on/3-off pattern, with every other weekend. It emphasizes dignity, independence, and wellbeing, with training and development opportunities within Anchor's supportive community.