Care Assistant (Days or Nights)
Location: The Limes, Scarborough Road, Driffield, YO25 5DT
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Salary: £13.29
Sponsorship: Not currently available
Where We Work
Join Highgate Care – Where Kindness Is Key. At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person‑centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting or 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), providing attention when needed while ensuring residents retain comfort and dignity.
- Pay particular attention to assisting residents who have limited mobility or physical or learning difficulties, making best use of aids provided.
- Closely monitor residents who may be confused or who have behavioural problems.
- Assist in the promotion of continence.
- Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness, including assistance with last offices.
- Observe care‑planning needs and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with company policies and procedures.
- Assist in the framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the home.
- Answer nurse call system, give assistance as required, answer the door and telephone appropriately, respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
- Under supervision and guidance 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, providing refreshments or assistance as and when required.
- Make and change beds, ensuring rooms are clean and tidy, commodes are empty, and waste policy is followed, ensuring home resources are used appropriately.
- Clean and maintain equipment used by residents or relatives (wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles, etc.), keeping the home clean and tidy in line with company philosophy.
- Record participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement.
What We’re Looking For
- Warm, approachable, and brimming with 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; we’re also interested in your personality and values.
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.
If you believe that kindness and compassion should be at the heart of care, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of our team at The Limes that makes each day brighter for our residents.
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