Job Title: Care Assistant Agency: Adamstan House Nursing Home Location: WA9 4HG Salary/Rate: Not Specified
Adamstan House is a small nursing home housing up to 34 residents. We require a day and night flexible nursing assistant. The Nursing Assistant provides high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred care to residents in a long-term care setting. This role supports nursing staff by assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring their comfort and safety, monitoring changes in condition, and maintaining a clean and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
* Transfer and reposition residents safely using proper body mechanics and lifting equipment.
* Take and record vital signs, weight, intake/output, and other observations as instructed.
* Report any changes in residents’ condition or behaviour promptly to the supervising nurse.
* Support residents with restorative and therapeutic activities as part of their care plans.
* Ensure residents’ rooms and common areas remain clean, safe, and comfortable.
* Follow infection control policies and universal precautions.
* Maintain proper use of equipment and report malfunctions promptly.
* Assist in preventing falls by following safety protocols and monitoring resident needs.
* Document care provided in accordance with facility policies and regulatory guidelines.
* Communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, families, and staff.
* Participate in handovers. training and team meetings.
* Promote residents’ dignity, independence, and quality of life.
* Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
* Assist with recreational activities and social engagement when appropriate.
Qualifications
* Care certificate (not required but preferred)
* Prior experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric care is preferred but not required.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
* Compassionate, patient, and resident-centered approach.
* Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
* Physical ability to complete manual handling training to move and reposition residents safely.
* Attention to detail and strong observation skills.
* May require rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
* Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and assisting with mobility.
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