Care Assistant at Adamstan House Nursing Home

Job Title: Care Assistant Agency: Adamstan House Nursing Home Location: WA9 4HG Salary/Rate: Not Specified

Adamstan House is a small nursing home housing up to 34 residents. We require a day and night flexible nursing assistant. The Nursing Assistant provides high-quality, compassionate, and person-centred care to residents in a long-term care setting. This role supports nursing staff by assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring their comfort and safety, monitoring changes in condition, and maintaining a clean and supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
• Transfer and reposition residents safely using proper body mechanics and lifting equipment.
• Take and record vital signs, weight, intake/output, and other observations as instructed.
• Report any changes in residents’ condition or behaviour promptly to the supervising nurse.
• Support residents with restorative and therapeutic activities as part of their care plans.
• Ensure residents’ rooms and common areas remain clean, safe, and comfortable.
• Follow infection control policies and universal precautions.
• Maintain proper use of equipment and report malfunctions promptly.
• Assist in preventing falls by following safety protocols and monitoring resident needs.
• Document care provided in accordance with facility policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, families, and staff.
• Participate in handovers. training and team meetings.
• Promote residents’ dignity, independence, and quality of life.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
• Assist with recreational activities and social engagement when appropriate.

Qualifications

• Care certificate (not required but preferred)
• Prior experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric care is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassionate, patient, and resident-centered approach.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
• Physical ability to complete manual handling training to move and reposition residents safely.
• Attention to detail and strong observation skills.
• May require rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and assisting with mobility.

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