At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide compassionate care and support to enhance residents' quality of life.
- Company: Warm and friendly care home focused on dignity and independence.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, supportive team environment, and opportunities for training.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team with a focus on personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's lives while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: Genuine interest in care, effective communication skills, and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 12.41 - 12.41 £ per hour.
Hours: 44 hours per week
Pay: £12.41 per hour
Location: Tyne and Wear, NE38 7LE
Washington Lodge provides high-quality, kind and attentive care in an attractive, purpose-built home with a warm and friendly feel. Our team treats everyone with dignity and there is a firm focus on promoting residents’ independence and quality of life.
Role Overview
We are seeking a care assistant to join our team and enhance the lives of our residents through person-centred care. This role is central to promoting wellbeing, independence, and social interaction within our care setting. Responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the provision of care and working as part of the team to achieve required standards.
- Ensuring Service Users retain their dignity and individuality.
- Being involved in the general activities of the Care Centre.
- Maintaining a safe and secure environment for Service Users, Staff Members and Visitors.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Service Users when required with all aspects of daily living.
- Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual.
- Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Service Users retain their comfort and dignity.
- Pay particular attention to assisting Service Users who have limited mobility or physical, learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
- Closely monitor Service Users who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
- Assist in the promotion of continence.
- Assist in the delivery of care for Service Users who are dying or who have a progressive illness.
- Assist with last offices.
- Observe care planning needs for Service Users and complete daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with Service Users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre.
- Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required.
- Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
- Report on the well-being of Service Users.
Person Specification
- Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.
- Team player.
- Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the PoVA list.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme.
Care Assistant (Days) in Washington employer: Qualia Care Limited
Washington Lodge is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and nurturing environment for Care Assistants dedicated to enhancing the lives of residents. With a strong emphasis on dignity, independence, and quality of life, employees benefit from ongoing training opportunities and a collaborative team culture that values each member's contributions. Located in Tyne and Wear, our purpose-built home provides a warm atmosphere where staff can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the community.
