Senior Care Assistant

Castleford House is a 41-bed nursing home rated Outstanding by CQC and offers luxury accommodation for all our residents in Chepstow.

Required Qualifications

• Must be fluent in verbal and written English.
• NVQ in health and social care is required, or previous experience.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Flexible working hours
• 5.6 weeks holiday
• Paid breaks
• An opportunity to work for a growing company
• Outstanding training & career development opportunities with continuous support

Job Type

• Part time – 18 to 24 hours a week
• Day Shifts

Key Responsibilities

• Personal Care – Assisting with washing, dressing, grooming, and maintaining personal hygiene.
• Medication Management – Administering or assisting with medication according to care plans and policies.
• Mobility Support – Helping residents move around safely, including transferring them from bed to wheelchair, or assisting with walking.
• Meal Assistance and Feeding – assisting with eating, assisting with hydration and ensuring proper nutrition.
• Household Tasks – Performing light housekeeping duties like laundry, cleaning, and tidying.
• Companionship – Providing social interaction, emotional support, and a listening ear.
• Monitoring Health: Observing and reporting any changes in a resident\’s physical or mental health to relevant colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Assistance with Activities – Helping residents participate in activities they enjoy, such as hobbies, social events, and outings.
• Updating Care Plans: Ensuring that changes in the needs of residents are passed on to the nursing and management team of the home.
• Following Care Plans: Adhering to specific care plans developed to meet individual needs.
• Communication: Effectively communicating with the resident, their family, medical professionals and other members of the home team.

Essential Skills And Qualities

• Compassion and Empathy – A genuine desire to care for and support others.
• Good Leadership The ability to support and supervise other care assistants.
• Patience and Understanding – The ability to work with residents who may have physical or cognitive limitations.
• Good Communication Skills – Clearly and effectively communicating with residents, their families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Reliability and Dependability – Being punctual, responsible, and trustworthy in carrying out assigned duties.
• Ability to Work as Part of a Team – Collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care.
• Physical Stamina and Strength – Being able to perform tasks that require physical effort, such as lifting and transferring residents.