Dementia Care: Hands-On Elderly Care Assistant

PrimeLife Ltd; Wigston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free training

Supportive environment

Set shift pattern

Job summary

Holmes House in Wigston is seeking compassionate staff to join our residential care team, helping residents with dignity, comfort and as much independence as possible.

This hands-on role covers personal care tasks such as hygiene, dressing, feeding, continence and mobility, including support for residents living with dementia.

You will work in a supportive team, participate in activities, build trusting relationships and help create a safe, respectful environment where every resident feels valued.

Qualifications

• This is a hands-on care role.
• Support residents with personal hygiene, dressing and grooming.
• Assist with eating and drinking, including meals and fluids.

Responsibilities

• Supporting residents with personal hygiene, washing, dressing and grooming.
• Assisting with eating and drinking, including supporting residents who may need encouragement or assistance with meals and fluids.
• Providing continence care and support, including changing and maintaining residents’ dignity and comfort.
• Supporting residents with mobility and everyday activities.
• Providing compassionate care to residents living with dementia and other health conditions.
• Building positive relationships with residents and helping them feel safe, respected and valued.
• Taking part in our activities programme and encouraging residents to participate where appropriate.
• Working as part of a supportive team to ensure residents receive consistent, high-quality care.

Job description

Holmes House in Wigston is seeking compassionate staff to join our residential care team, helping residents with dignity, comfort and as much independence as possible.

This hands-on role covers personal care tasks such as hygiene, dressing, feeding, continence and mobility, including support for residents living with dementia.

You will work in a supportive team, participate in activities, build trusting relationships and help create a safe, respectful environment where every resident feels valued.