Night Care Assistant - Compassionate Care, Progression

Primelife; Sharnford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded DBS

Holiday Pay scheme

Refer a Friend scheme (up to £250)

Job summary

Primelife is seeking a Care Assistant in Shepshed, Leicestershire to support residents with personal care, meals, mobility, and social activities. You will work within a dedicated team to promote wellbeing and dignity in a home environment.

Full training is provided. Prior care experience is preferred but not essential, and a DBS check is fully funded. Competitive hourly rates reflect qualification level and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Must have genuine caring nature and desire to make a difference for residents.
• Full training provided; prior care experience is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Assisting residents with personal hygiene and choosing an outfit for the day ahead
• Supporting residents to dine at mealtimes and maintain good nutrition and hydration
• Encouraging residents to mobilise safely around the home, with the support of mobility aids and specialist equipment
• Providing friendship and companionship, and accompanying residents on social outings or appointments
• Maintaining accurate and timely written records and completing documentation
• Being a part of a multi-disciplinary team and engaging with other care professionals to promote health and well-being
• Welcoming family members to the home and assisting with enquiries

Skills

Caring nature

Patience

Understanding of dementia

Job description

Primelife is seeking a Care Assistant in Shepshed, Leicestershire to support residents with personal care, meals, mobility, and social activities. You will work within a dedicated team to promote wellbeing and dignity in a home environment.

Full training is provided. Prior care experience is preferred but not essential, and a DBS check is fully funded. Competitive hourly rates reflect qualification level and progression opportunities are available.