Female CARE ASSISTANT, Nursing Home settings

SkyCare Ltd; Leeds; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Set shift patterns

Company pension

Employee discount

Free parking

Refer a carer programme

Store discount

Job summary

SkyCare Ltd is seeking Mental Health Care Assistants in Leeds to provide compassionate patient care and support within a residential or community setting. The role involves daily living assistance, therapeutic engagement, and close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have 1–2 years of relevant experience, familiarity with dementia and brain injury care, and a willingness to complete a DBS check and references.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.
• Good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and support to patients, including daily living activities.
• Engage patients in therapeutic activities to promote recovery and wellbeing.
• Monitor and document patients' conditions and report changes to nursing staff.
• Create a safe, compassionate environment while respecting dignity and privacy.
• Collaborate with nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers to implement care plans.
• Identify distress signs and respond to crises to ensure patient safety.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Initiative

Empathy and compassion

Job description

This position is crucial in the healthcare system, as Mental Health Care Assistants play a vital role in helping individuals manage their mental health conditions and improve their quality of life.,

• Patient Care: Provide personal care and support to patients, including assistance with daily living activities such as eating, bathing, and dressing.
• Therapeutic Engagement: Engage with patients in therapeutic activities to promote recovery and alleviate distress. This includes identifying factors that may increase agitation and employing de-escalation techniques when necessary.
• Monitoring and Reporting: Observe and document patients' conditions, including any changes in behavior or mood, and report these to the nursing staff.
• Supportive Environment: Create a safe and compassionate environment for patients, ensuring their dignity and privacy are respected at all times.
• Collaboration: Work alongside a multidisciplinary team, including nurses, psychiatrists, and social workers, to implement care plans and support patients effectively.
• Crisis Intervention: Recognize signs of distress or crisis in patients and respond appropriately to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Successful applicants, will have 1-2 years experience preferably in a similar role.
• Experience: Previous experience in a care role,experience with dementia, brain injury and nursing home is desirable
• Certifications: Holding a Care Certificate or equivalent is typically desirable.
• Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential, along with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Cheerful, compassionate, respectful, and caring approach, and have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good understanding of the needs of vulnerable adults and the desire to make a positive contribution to the lives of others.
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Permanent contract
• Day Night shifts available
• 28 days annual leave (inclusive of statuary bank holidays)
• Enhanced training
• Free uniforms that are specially made from breathable material.
• Set shift patterns. four-week rolling rota
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Refer a carer programme
• Store discount
• A friendly and supportive working environment

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for career growth and development. Full training will be provided, face to face and online We will require a DBS check which we can assist with this and 2 satisfactory references At SkyCare we offer unrivaled residential and dementia care in luxury homes. We strive for excellence in everything we do, and make a real difference to our residents lives. Our team is one of our biggest assets. We cultivate a supportive environment for our people, with tailored training and career development at all levels.