Senior Care Assistant

Castleford House is a 41-bed nursing home rated Outstanding by CQC and offers luxury accommodation for all our residents in Chepstow. Job Type Part time - 18 to 24 hours a week Day Shifts Key Responsibilities: Personal Care - Assisting with washing, dressing, grooming, and maintaining personal hygiene. Medication Management - Administering or assisting with medication according to care plans and policies. Mobility Support - Helping residents move around safely, including transferring them from bed to wheelchair, or assisting with walking. Meal Assistance and Feeding - assisting with eating, assisting with hydration and ensuring proper nutrition. Household Tasks - Performing light housekeeping duties like laundry, cleaning, and tidying. Companionship - Providing social interaction, emotional support, and a listening ear. Monitoring Health: Observing and reporting any changes in a residents physical or mental health to relevant colleagues and healthcare professionals. Assistance with Activities - Helping residents participate in activities they enjoy, such as hobbies, social events, and outings. Updating Care Plans: Ensuring that changes in the needs of residents are passed on to the nursing and management team of the home. Following Care Plans: Adhering to specific care plans developed to meet individual needs. Communication: Effectively communicating with the resident, their family, medical professionals and other members of the home team. Required Qualifications: Must be fluent in verbal and written English. NVQ in health and social care is required, or previousexperience. Essential Skills and Qualities: Compassion and Empathy - A genuine desire to care for and support others. Good Leadership The ability to support and supervise other care assistants. Patience and Understanding - The ability to work with residents who may have physical or cognitive limitations. Good Communication Skills - Clearly and effectively communicating with residents, their families, and other healthcare professionals. Reliability and Dependability - Being punctual, responsible, and trustworthy in carrying out assigned duties. Ability to Work as Part of a Team - Collaborating effectively with other healthcare professionals to provide the best possible care. Physical Stamina and Strength - Being able to perform tasks that require physical effort, such as lifting and transferring residents. What we offer: Above average hourly rates Full training provided Full support in building your Care Certificate Apprenticeships for NVQ levels 2/3 Opportunity to grow within the business - from Care to Senior to Team Lead and even further! Free parking on site Free Meals for 12-hour shifts 5.6 weeks holiday Flexible hours to suit you Paid Breaks Workplace Pension Scheme Benefits Competitive Salary Workplace Pension Scheme Flexible working hours 5.6 weeks holiday Paid breaks An opportunity to work for a growing company Outstanding training & career development opportunities with continuous support TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-11-13