Care Assistant

Summary

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’s Russell Churcher Court is a residential care home, specialising in high quality care for the frail elderly and those living with dementia. We seek a compassionate and enthusiastic Care Assistant to join our happy, highly professional team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support residents who may require help with personal hygiene, dressing, toileting, food preparation and serving, laundry, shopping etc.
• Assist in teaching/maintaining skills of residents to promote independence.
• Participate in planning the care for, and the review of, individual residents as appropriate.
• Have due regard to residents’ well being, privacy, dignity, freedom of choice, physical, emotional, spiritual and social needs.
• Assist in the organising and the execution of entertainment, both in-house and external, for the residents and encourage their participation in local activities where appropriate.
• Liaise with senior staff to ensure a high standard of care is maintained at all times.
• Ensure all procedures and instructions in relation to Health & Safety are carried out properly and efficiently.
• Report on accidents, illness and defects within the building and surrounds to the senior person on duty.

Core Requirements:

Qualifications are desirable and we provide extensive training and continuous professional development. You will have a genuine interest in the care, well being and comfort of residents at Russell Churcher Court and you’ll want to work hard and make a positive contribution to the Thorngate Living team. A smart uniform is provided.