Overview
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Job Description: Care Assistant
Location: The Lodge, Farnham Road, South Shields, NE34 0JR
Job Type: Part time, Full-time (19.5 hours per week, includes occasional evenings and weekends)
Sponsorship: Not currently available
What We’re Looking For
We’re seeking someone who is:
* Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
* Organised, reliable and a team player
* Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
* Passionate about improving the lives of older people
* Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
* Previous experience in a care setting is a bonus, but we’re just as interested in your personality and values
What You’ll Be Doing
* Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living
* Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity
* Pay particular attention to Residents with limited mobility or physical/learning difficulties, using aids provided
* Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems
* Assist in the promotion of continence
* Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices
* Observe care planning needs and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
* Assist in enabling social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home
* Answer Nurse call system and provide assistance; answer the door and telephone appropriately; pass on messages promptly
* Under supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, report on the well-being of Residents
* Carry out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior staff
* Make Visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments/assistance as required
* Make and change beds, ensure rooms are clean and tidy, and waste disposal is followed; ensure Home resources are used appropriately
* Clean and maintain equipment used by Residents/Relatives (e.g., wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles) and keep the Home clean and tidy
* Record participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement
Benefits/What We Offer
* A friendly, supportive, and welcoming workplace
* Real opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
* A chance to make a meaningful impact in people’s lives every day
* A valued role within a close-knit team that cares as much about each other as we do our residents
If you believe that respect and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and help us make a real difference to the lives of residents at The Lodge.
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