Compassionate Care Assistant: Dementia & Mental Health

Gold Care Homes; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

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Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

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Job summary

St Stephen’s Care Home in Worcester is seeking caring staff to join our warm, person‑centred team. You will assist residents with daily living, help maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and contribute to high‑quality care for those with dementia or mental health needs.

You will work under supervision, support junior staff, and help document care plans and handovers. We value training, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Being responsive and showing compassion to the individual needs of all.
• Providing residents and staff with a warm, friendly, healthy and safe environment to live and work
• Establishing a person-centred approach to care.
• Building the best team by encouraging training and self-development of all.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting / assisting residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner, arranging rotas to meet their care requirements e.g. medications; toileting; bathing; etc.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Ensuring the changeover and Keyworker documentation are fully completed within the timeframes agreed.

Job description

St Stephen’s Care Home in Worcester is seeking caring staff to join our warm, person‑centred team. You will assist residents with daily living, help maintain a safe and welcoming environment, and contribute to high‑quality care for those with dementia or mental health needs.

You will work under supervision, support junior staff, and help document care plans and handovers. We value training, teamwork, and a genuine commitment to resident wellbeing.