As a Care Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Understanding residents' usual health and wellbeing needs, and recognising how ongoing care can affect residents and their families.
- Supporting residents with areas of daily living they would usually manage independently.
- Taking part in holistic, person-centred care activities.
- Meeting residents' individual needs while promoting choice and independence.
- Reading and following each resident's care plan to support continuity of care.
- Respecting each individual's right to privacy and confidentiality.
- Supporting residents with moving and handling, personal hygiene and dressing.
- Observing and reporting changes in residents' health or condition.
- Reporting hazards or unsafe equipment to a senior colleague.
- Previous care experience in a hospital, residential care home or nursing home.
- A genuine passion for supporting older people.
- A Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care, or a willingness to work towards one.
- St Philip's Care is dedicated to delivering outstanding, person-centred care. As an award-winning care provider, we are proud of the quality of our care and residential care management.
We value and support our staff through ongoing training and opportunities to progress across the organisation. Wherever you want your career in care to take you, you can grow with St Philip's Care. If you are looking for flexibility, career development and the chance to make a real difference, join one of our welcoming care teams and build a rewarding career with us. You can earn while you learn, with full training provided. We are looking for caring, kind and reliable people who are willing to learn. A positive attitude is essential, and full training can be provided for the right candidates.
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Care Assistant in Selby employer: St Philips Care
St Philips Care is an exceptional employer, renowned for its supportive and inclusive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both staff and service users. As an Activities Coordinator, you will have the opportunity to innovate and create meaningful experiences while benefiting from flexible working arrangements, comprehensive training, and a clear path for career progression within a highly respected care group recognised for its outstanding contributions to dementia care.
