Care Assistant Days or Nights

Job Description

Care Assistant

Location

Adel Square, Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Job Type

Permanent, Full-time (38.5 hours per week, alternate weekends)

Sponsorship

Not currently available

What You’ll Be Doing

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/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). Provide attention when needed, ensuring residents retain comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting residents with limited mobility, physical or learning difficulties, using aids provided.
• Closely monitor residents who may be confused or have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for residents who are dying or have a progressive illness, including last offices.
• Observe care planning needs and complete written daily records as instructed, in line with company policies and procedures.
• Assist with framework of social activities by interacting with residents and helping them continue hobbies and activities in the home.
• Answer nurse call system and door/telephone as required, passing on messages promptly.
• Under the supervision 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 and provide refreshments or assistance as required.
• Make and change beds, ensuring rooms are clean and tidy, commodes are empty, and waste policy followed.
• Clean and maintain equipment used by residents/relatives, ensuring the home is kept clean and tidy.
• Record participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement.

What We’re Looking For

• Warm, approachable, and full of 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 but personality and values are equally valued.

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.

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