Job Description
Care Assistant Days – Marton Care Homes
Location: The Lodge, Farnham Road, South Shields, NE34 0JR
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (33 hours per week; includes occasional evenings and weekends)
Sponsorship: Not currently available
Base pay range
The range is provided by Marton Care Homes. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Ensure the highest possible levels of care by supporting/assisting Residents with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and other daily living activities
* Assist Residents in physical, emotional, and spiritual care; provide attention while preserving comfort and dignity
* Support Residents with limited mobility or special needs, using aids as appropriate
* Monitor Residents who may be confused or have behavioural issues
* Assist in promoting continence
* Support care for Residents who are dying or have progressive illnesses and assist with last offices
* Observe care planning needs and complete written daily records as instructed in line with Company policies
* Assist in facilitating social activities and help Residents continue hobbies and activities in the Home
* Respond to Nurse call system, door, and telephone inquiries promptly; pass on messages as required
* Under supervision of senior Care Staff, report on Residents’ well-being
* Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior staff
* Make Visitors feel welcome; provide refreshments/assistance as needed
* Make and change beds; ensure rooms are clean and tidy; manage waste disposal in line with Home policy; use resources appropriately
* Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents/Relatives (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles)
* Record participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement
What We’re Looking For
* Warm, approachable, and positive
* Organised, reliable, and a team player
* Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
* Passionate about improving the lives of older people
* Flexible to work some evenings and weekends
* Previous care experience is a bonus, but personality and values are valued
What We Offer
* Friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
* Ongoing training and opportunities for career progression
* Chance to make a meaningful impact in residents’ lives daily
* Valued role within a close-knit team that cares about residents and each other
If you believe respect and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now to help us make a real difference to residents at The Lodge.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Other
Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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