At a Glance
- Tasks: Support residents with daily living activities and ensure their comfort and dignity.
- Company: Friendly care home in Leeds with a supportive team culture.
- Benefits: Ongoing training, career progression, and a chance to make a real impact.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for personal growth and development.
- Why this job: Join a close-knit team and improve the lives of older people every day.
- Qualifications: Warm, reliable, and passionate about caring for others; experience is a bonus.
The predicted salary is between 20000 - 25000 £ per year.
Job Description
- Care Assistant
- Location
- Adel Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
- Job Type
- Permanent, Full-time (38.5 hours per week, alternate weekends)
- Sponsorship
- Not currently available
- 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 (physical, emotional, and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, ensuring residents retain comfort and dignity.
- Pay particular attention to assisting residents with limited mobility, physical or learning difficulties, using aids provided.
- Closely monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural problems.
- Assist in the promotion of continence.
- Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are dying or have a progressive illness, including last offices.
- Observe care planning needs and complete written daily records as instructed, in line with company policies and procedures.
- Assist with framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue hobbies and activities in the home.
- Answer nurse call system and door/telephone as required, passing on messages promptly.
- Under the supervision 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 and provide refreshments or assistance as required.
- Make and change beds, ensuring rooms are clean and tidy, commodes are empty, and waste policy followed.
- Clean and maintain equipment used by residents/relatives, ensuring the home is kept clean and tidy.
- Record participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement.
- What We’re Looking For
- Warm, approachable, and full of 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 personality and values are equally valued.
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.
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Care Assistant Days or Nights in Leeds employer: St Mary's Care Homes
St Mary's Care Homes is an exceptional employer, offering a unique opportunity to lead the launch of a new dementia care service in Acomb, York. With a strong focus on employee development and a supportive work culture, we empower our team to deliver outstanding care while fostering personal and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact in the lives of residents and be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence in elderly care.
We think you need these skills to ace Care Assistant Days or Nights in Leeds
Personal Care Assistance
Emotional Support
Mobility Assistance
Behavioural Monitoring
Care Planning
Record Keeping
Social Interaction
