Overview
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Location: Riverside, 7 Wintersgill Place, Hessle, East Riding of Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (39 hours, includes occasional evenings and weekends)
Sponsorship: Not currently available
At St Mary’s Care Group, we believe in delivering more than just care. Our values are rooted in dignity, respect, and a personalised approach that places each resident’s wellbeing, independence and choices at the heart of everything we do.
We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic Care Assistant to help bring colour and connection to life at our home in Hessle, Hull. You’ll be joining a team where compassion and empowerment go hand in hand, and where every colleague plays a vital part in improving the quality of life for those we care for.
If you’re passionate about helping others live well, and you love the idea of making every day more meaningful, this could be the role for you.
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 (e.g. 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, making the best use of 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 for residents and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
* Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the home.
* Answer nurse call system, give assistance as required, 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 members.
* Make visitors feel welcome, provide refreshments/assistance as needed.
* Make and change beds, ensure rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s waste disposal policy. Ensure 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.
What We’re Looking For
* 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 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 happiness and empathy 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 St Marys Riverside.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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