Care Assistant

Care Assistant Job Description

Location: Lincoln, UK
Job Title: Care Assistant
Reports To: Senior Care Assistant / Care Home Manager
Hours: Full-time / 7am to 8pm / 7.30am to 7.30pm
Salary: £11.44 per hour

**Job Purpose:

As a Care Assistant in our care home in Lincoln, your primary responsibility is to provide high-quality, person-centered care to our residents, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being. You will assist with daily living activities, support the emotional and social needs of the residents, and maintain a clean, supportive, and homely environment.

**Key Responsibilities:

1. Personal Care:

• Assist residents with personal hygiene, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting.

• Help residents with mobility, using equipment like hoists when necessary, ensuring their comfort and safety.

• Support residents with eating and drinking, ensuring dietary needs are met.

2. Health and Well-being:

• Monitor and record residents' health conditions, reporting any changes to senior staff.

• Assist with administering medication under supervision.

• Encourage residents to participate in activities that promote physical and mental well-being.

3. Emotional Support:

• Provide companionship and build positive relationships with residents.

• Offer emotional support to residents and their families, addressing concerns with empathy and understanding.

• Respect residents' privacy, dignity, and independence at all times.

4. Communication:

• Maintain clear and accurate records of care provided, including care plans, daily logs, and incident reports.

• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and the care team to ensure consistent, coordinated care.

5. Environment:

• Ensure residents' living areas are clean, tidy, and comfortable.

• Follow health and safety guidelines, ensuring the care home is a safe environment for residents and staff.

• Assist with laundry, housekeeping, and meal preparation when needed.

6. Teamwork:

• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver high-quality care.

• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, and supervision to continuously improve skills and knowledge.

• Support new staff and volunteers, sharing knowledge and experience.

**Person Specification:

• Qualifications:

• Care certificate or NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care (desirable but not essential).

• Basic First Aid training (desirable).

• Experience:

• Previous experience in a care setting (desirable but not essential; training will be provided).

• Experience working with elderly or disabled individuals is an advantage.

• Skills:

• Compassionate, patient, and empathetic approach to care.

• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Strong observational skills to notice changes in residents' conditions.

• Attributes:

• Respect for diversity and the ability to work with individuals from different backgrounds.

• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and holidays.

• A genuine passion for helping others and making a difference in their lives.

How to Apply:
Please send your CV and a cover letter detailing your suitability for the role. I look forward to hearing from you!