Senior Care Assistant

Milkwood Care Ltd; Chepstow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A nursing home in Chepstow is seeking a part-time care assistant to provide personal care, medication management, and support to residents. The role requires compassion and empathy, good communication skills, and the ability to work as part of a team. A qualification in health and social care or previous experience is essential. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, flexible hours, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Workplace Pension Scheme

Flexible working hours

5.6 weeks holiday

Paid breaks

Outstanding training & career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be fluent in verbal and written English.
• NVQ in health and social care is required, or previous experience.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with washing, dressing, grooming, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Administering or assisting with medication according to care plans and policies.
• Helping residents move around safely, including transferring them from bed to wheelchair.
• Assisting with eating, hydration, and ensuring proper nutrition.
• Performing light housekeeping duties like laundry and cleaning.
• Providing social interaction, emotional support, and companionship.
• Observing and reporting any changes in a resident’s physical or mental health.
• Helping residents participate in activities they enjoy, such as hobbies and outings.
• Ensuring changes in residents' needs are communicated to the nursing team.
• Adhering to specific care plans developed to meet individual needs.
• Effectively communicating with residents, their families, and medical professionals.

Skills

Fluent verbal and written English

Compassion and Empathy

Good Leadership

Patience and Understanding

Good Communication Skills

Reliability and Dependability

Ability to Work as Part of a Team

Physical Stamina and Strength

Education

NVQ in health and social care

Job description

Castleford House is a 41-bed nursing home rated Outstanding by CQC and offers luxury accommodation for all our residents in Chepstow.

Required Qualifications:

• Must be fluent in verbal and written English.
• NVQ in health and social care is required, or previous experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• 5.6 weeks holiday
• Paid breaks
• An opportunity to work for a growing company
• Outstanding training & career development opportunities with continuous support

Job Type

• Part time - 18 to 24 hours a week
• Day Shifts

Key Responsibilities:

• Personal Care - Assisting with washing, dressing, grooming, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Medication Management - Administering or assisting with medication according to care plans and policies.
• Mobility Support - Helping residents move around safely, including transferring them from bed to wheelchair, or assisting with walking.
• Meal Assistance and Feeding - assisting with eating, assisting with hydration and ensuring proper nutrition.
• Household Tasks - Performing light housekeeping duties like laundry, cleaning, and tidying.
• Companionship - Providing social interaction, emotional support, and a listening ear.
• Monitoring Health: Observing and reporting any changes in a resident’s physical or mental health to relevant colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Assistance with Activities - Helping residents participate in activities they enjoy, such as hobbies, social events, and outings.
• Updating Care Plans: Ensuring that changes in the needs of residents are passed on to the nursing and management team of the home.
• Following Care Plans: Adhering to specific care plans developed to meet individual needs.
• Communication: Effectively communicating with the resident, their family, medical professionals and other members of the home team.

Essential Skills and Qualities:

• Compassion and Empathy - A genuine desire to care for and support others.
• Good Leadership – The ability to support and supervise other care assistants.
• Patience and Understanding - The ability to work with residents who may have physical or cognitive limitations.
• Good Communication Skills - Clearly and effectively communicating with residents, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Reliability and Dependability - Being punctual, responsible, and trustworthy in carrying out assigned duties.
• Ability to Work as Part of a Team - Collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care.
• Physical Stamina and Strength - Being able to perform tasks that require physical effort, such as lifting and transferring residents.