Job Title: Care Assistant
Employer: Hill Care
Location: Waverley Nursing Home, Waverley Crescent, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE15 8AX
Salary: £13.45 Per Hour
Contract: Part-Time
About The Role:
Hill Care is looking for a compassionate and dedicated Care Assistant to join the team at Waverley Nursing Home. The role involves supporting residents with their daily needs, promoting their dignity and independence, and helping maintain their comfort and wellbeing.
Hill Care provides residential, nursing and dementia care tailored to individual residents and their families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist residents with washing, dressing, toileting and other daily activities.
- Support residents’ physical, emotional and social wellbeing while maintaining their privacy and dignity.
- Assist residents with mobility and use appropriate support equipment.
- Monitor residents’ wellbeing and report concerns to senior care staff.
- Complete daily care records in line with company procedures.
- Encourage residents to participate in hobbies, activities and social outings.
- Help residents at mealtimes, including following dietary requirements and being aware of swallowing difficulties.
- Keep residents’ rooms, beds and equipment clean and tidy.
- Respond to call systems and welcome visitors.
- Follow health and safety, fire safety, safeguarding and confidentiality procedures.
- Attend required training and participate in professional development.
Requirements:
- A genuine interest in working in a caring environment.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work as part of a team.
- Willingness to participate in vocational training.
- A satisfactory police check and check against the POVA List, where applicable.
Desirable Qualifications And Experience:
- A relevant vocational qualification, achieved or in progress.
- Experience working with the relevant client group, particularly older people.
- NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care.
- GCSE Maths and English, or equivalent.
- Previous experience in a care home or healthcare setting.
Benefits Include:
- Company pension or retirement plan.
- Flexible schedule.
- Free parking.
- Professional training and development.
- Opportunities for career progression into senior and management roles.
- Employee recognition scheme.
- Long-service recognition.
- Social opportunities and charity-related activities.
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