Overview
Prime Life are on the lookout for passionate and dedicated care professionals to join our friendly team as a Care Assistant, on a full or part time basis. This role will be based at Oaklands Care Home, in the heart of Leicester. The home is designed to cater to the needs of 42 residents living with a range of mental health conditions, and requires dignified support from our caring team. It is essential that candidates are patient, understanding and respectful of residents’ individual abilities. The role offers regular set shift patterns across a 7-day week.
Base pay range: £12.45–£12.80 per hour, dependent upon qualification level.
Benefits
* Hourly rates of pay ranging from £12.45 to £12.80 per hour dependent upon qualification level
* Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our dedicated Quality Matters team
* 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
Responsibilities
* Assisting residents with their 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 in this role, 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. Our residents may have age-related conditions, life-limiting health conditions, physical disabilities, and many live with dementia—an understanding of dementia would be beneficial. A patient, understanding and respectful approach to residents’ individual abilities is essential.
If you feel you have the skills and experience to become our Care Assistant, please apply today and we’ll be in touch.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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