Care Assistant

Ashberry Healthcare Limited; Kansas; On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Night shift premium

Overtime rates

Company pension

Referral programme

Blue Light Card discounts

Staff awards

Career progression

Job summary

Ashberry Healthcare is seeking a kind and compassionate Care Assistant to join Blaenos House Nursing Home in Llandovery. You will support residents with daily living activities, promote independence, dignity and comfort, with training provided if needed.

Competitive pay (£13.39 per hour) plus benefits such as pension, referral rewards, and career progression within Ashberry's network across England and Wales.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and written English.
• Experience in care settings is desirable but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and support to residents in line with individual care plans.
• Assist with meals and fluids, ensuring dietary needs are met.
• Support residents with mobility and transfers as per their care plan.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date care records.
• Provide companionship, support, and engagement to promote wellbeing.
• Ensure residents’ privacy, dignity, and respect are upheld at all times.

Skills

Effective communication

Compassionate care

Flexibility

Team player

Job description

Care Assistant

£13.39 per hour

At Blaenos House, we're seeking a friendly and enthusiastic Care Assistant to join our established team.

Blaenos House Nursing Home

The Home

Within walking distance of the pretty historic market town of Llandovery, and on the edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, Blaenos House cares for 38 residents living with dementia and/or requiring nursing care. In early 2025, we were recognised as one of the Top 20 Care Homes in Wales by Carehome.co.uk. Our home focuses on delivering exceptional standards of personalised care and ensuring residents and their families feel supported and respected.

About Ashberry Healthcare

We are a privately owned and operated care home group, providing residential and nursing services across England and Wales. We prioritise the well‑being of residents and their families above all else. We are proud of our core values of loyalty, integrity and compassion, which guide every facet of our operations and are deeply ingrained in the fabric of our homes.

The Role

We are seeking a kind and compassionate Care Assistant to join our dedicated team. You will support residents with daily living activities, promoting independence, dignity, and comfort. Previous experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver personal care and support to residents in line with individual care plans.


• Assist with meals and fluids, ensuring dietary needs are met.


• Support residents with mobility and transfers as per their care plan.


• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date care records.


• Provide companionship, support, and engagement to promote wellbeing.


• Ensure residents’ privacy, dignity, and respect are upheld at all times.

Our Ideal Candidate Must

• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.


• Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff.


• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay, with enhanced rates for night shifts and overtime


• Company pension


• Referral programme (earn up to £500*)


• Retail discounts across hundreds of high street and online stores with the Blue Light Card


• Annual staff awards celebrating outstanding colleagues, with great prizes up for grabs


• Genuine career progression opportunities, with support and training to help you develop within Ashberry Healthcare


• A warm, friendly, and supportive team environment

This role is subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Blaenos House Nursing Home, Llandovery, Carmarthenshire SA20 0EP

Within walking distance of the pretty historic market town of Llandovery, Blaenos House Nursing Home is one of the only homes in West Wales caring for those living with dementia.

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