Overview
Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Care Assistant, on a part-time basis. The role is based at Fir Close in the Louth area of Lincolnshire, serving 34 residents with a range of age-related, physical and mental health conditions requiring dignified support. This position offers good work-life balance with regular set shift patterns across a 7-day week.
Base pay range
Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80 per hour dependent upon qualification level. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
Benefits
* Fully funded DBS
* Comprehensive Holiday Pay scheme that rewards you for your commitment to care
* Fantastic Refer a Friend scheme, offering up to £250 per successful candidate
* Access to Blue Light Card
* Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
Responsibilities
* Assisting residents with personal hygiene and choosing an outfit for the day
* Supporting residents to dine at mealtimes and maintain good nutrition and hydration
* Encouraging residents to mobilise safely around the home with 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 part of a multi-disciplinary team and engaging with other care professionals to promote residents’ health and well-being
* Welcoming family members to the home and assisting with enquiries
What we’re looking for
To be successful, you will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for our residents. Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is desirable but not essential as full training is provided. Many residents have age-related conditions, life-limiting health conditions, physical disabilities or dementia; an understanding of dementia is beneficial. Candidates should be patient, understanding and respectful of each resident’s individual abilities.
Requirements and expectations
Location: Fir Close, Louth, Lincolnshire. Role: Care Assistant (Part-time). Seniority: Entry level. Job function: Other. Industry: Hospitals and Health Care.
Application and alerts
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