Assisting The Elderly

6 months ago


Birmingham, United Kingdom Pegasus Care Full time

**Core Responsibilities**

**1. **Supporting residents with personal care tasks such as washing, bathing showering, dressing, and using the toilet. Ensuring that people’s rights to dignity and privacy are respected at all times.

**2.** Promoting health and well-being of residents encouraging a healthy diet and regular exercise and liaising with other professionals to support medical needs.

**3. **To help residents with mobility problems and other physical disabilities including incontinence and to help in the use of and care of aids and personal equipment.

**4.** Supporting service users to attend appointments with doctors, dentists, physiotherapists, and all other professionals.

**5.** Distribute daily menus, collect resident’s orders, and notify the Cook.

**6. **To answer call bells/alarms and assistance residents with their requests.

**7. **To help in the promotion of mental and physical activities for residents through talking to them, taking them out in the community, lead and encourage participation in group activities.

**8. **Set up dining room areas ready for mealtimes, arrange trays, serve meals, feed residents who need assistance, prepare light meals and drinks on an evening, and wash up, tidy, and clear the dining room.

**9.** Understanding how people communicate and encouraging appropriate communication. Showing respect for an individual’s age, gender, ethnic origin, religious and cultural background, encouraging choice and enabling empowerment.

**10. **Ensuring all documents are completed as identified within the records policy, and that these are completed to a high standard and are neat accurate and up to date.

**11. **To help maintain a healthy and safe environment in the home and report all maintenance to the senior care staff on duty.

**12.** Following local safeguarding procedures to prevent, report and record any type of abuse.

**13.** Supporting the team to develop person centred care plans, involving families and other professionals.

**14.** Completing in house, face to face training and e-learning training and any other training identified by your manager, including attending courses at different venues.

**15.** To work within health and safety guidelines and participate in regular manual handling training.

**16.** Following company policies and procedures and acting in a professional manner at all times.

**17.** To maintain a smart and professional personal appearance, upholding the standards of the home.

This job description is not exhaustive, and management can consult with you regarding additional duties.

**CONFIDENTIALITY**

Confidentiality is of vital importance in the normal course of duty. The post holder will have access to confidential information relating to service users. Such information must not be communicated to anyone unless prior permission has been given. Refer to our Confidentiality policy for further information.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

**Salary**: From £10.42 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking

**Education**:

- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)

**Experience**:

- Care: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Birmingham (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Birmingham: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person



  • Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom UKCIL Ltd Full time

    Job Opportunity: Support an Elderly Gentleman in NailseaA unique opportunity has arisen to provide personal care assistance to an elderly gentleman in the Nailsea area. If you are a caring and reliable individual who enjoys working with older adults, we would like to hear from you.About the Role:This part-time position involves assisting with daily tasks,...


  • Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom UKCIL Ltd Full time

    UKCIL Ltd is looking for a dedicated Support Worker to join our team. The role involves supporting an elderly lady with vascular dementia and Alzheimer's. We offer a competitive salary of £30,000-£35,000 per year.Key Responsibilities:Providing care and support to the elderly ladyAssisting with daily living activities, including morning and evening...


  • Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Cch UK Full time

    Job SummaryWe are seeking an experienced Care Home Lead to join our team at Cch UK. As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a vital role in leading the delivery of care to residents, ensuring their dignity, choice, and independence.Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership: You will be responsible for leading the care team, making decisions, and providing guidance to...


  • Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom UKCIL Ltd Full time

    We are seeking a Dementia Care Assistant to join our team at UKCIL Ltd. The role involves providing care and support to an elderly lady living with vascular dementia and Alzheimer's. Our estimated salary is £29,000-£33,000 per year.Job Description:Care for the elderly lady, ensuring her physical and emotional well-beingAssist with daily living...


  • Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom UKCIL Ltd Full time

    Personal Care Assistant Needed: Assist an Elderly Gentleman in BristolWe are seeking a trustworthy and experienced Personal Care Assistant to support an elderly gentleman in the Bristol area. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain experience working with older adults and make a real difference in someone's life.About the Job:The successful candidate will...

  • Activities Assistant

    6 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Evergreen Care Home Full time

    Activites Assistant 30 hours per week A new exciting opportunity has arisen at Evergreen Care Home Evergreen is an independent care home for the elderly, situated in Yardley, Birmingham, mostly occupied by private guests. The home has undergone extensive refurbishment and an extension to provide a further 6 en suite bedrooms, and further expansion plans...

  • Bank Care Assistant

    6 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Oakwood Rest Home (ERDINGTON) Full time

    Oakwood Rest Home is a Residential Care Home specialising in Dementia and Elderly Care At Oakwood, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver. We are looking for Care Assistants to Join our growing team at...

  • Night Care Assistant

    6 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Oakwood Rest Home (ERDINGTON) Full time

    Oakwood Rest Home is a Residential Care Home specialising in Dementia and Elderly Care At Oakwood, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver. We are looking for Care Assistants to Join our growing team at...

  • General Assistant

    6 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Signature Dining Full time

    **The Role** We are looking for an experienced General assistant for our stunning site in Birmingham We are seeking a confident individual with a can do attitude and a flexible approach to their work, along with desire to further their skills and career. **Working 16 hours per week**, **Saturday and Sunday 7.am - 3.30pm, or 11am until 7.30pm **your...


  • Birmingham, United Kingdom Annix Care Full time

    Annix Care Limited are looking for a wake in night care assistant for an elderly gentleman in the community. Duties include - Assisting with personal care, Ensure service user is safe, Attend to their needs over night Staff benefits include - Full induction, and Training - Free Uniforms, Apron and Gloves - Company pension - On-going 24/7 support - Career...

  • Night Care Assistant

    6 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Oakwood Rest Home (ERDINGTON) Full time

    Oakwood Rest Home is a Residential Care Home specialising in Dementia and Elderly Care At Oakwood, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver. We are looking for Care Assistants to Join our growing team at...


  • Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom UKCIL Ltd Full time

    Job Title: Experienced Personal Care AssistantWe are seeking a skilled and compassionate Personal Care Assistant to support an elderly gentleman in the Bristol area. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life.Job Description:The successful candidate will assist with tasks such as reading letters, managing bookkeeping, and...

  • Night Care Assistant

    6 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Oakwood Rest Home (ERDINGTON) Full time

    Oakwood Rest Home is a Residential Care Home specialising in Dementia and Elderly Care At Oakwood, we pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for elderly people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver. We are looking for Care Assistants to Join our growing team at...


  • Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Avery Healthcare Full time

    Avery Healthcare is a leading provider of luxury elderly care homes in the UK, seeking a dedicated and compassionate individual for the role of Care Assistant. The estimated salary for this position is £18,000 - £22,000 per annum.Job DescriptionThe successful candidate will be responsible for delivering high standards of personal care to residents,...

  • Care Assistant

    6 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom magna care group Full time

    We are looking for someone who has a caring and compassionate attitude toward providing daily care needs toward our elderly residents within the home **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From £11.45 per hour **Benefits**: - Flexitime - On-site parking Schedule: - 10 hour shift - 12 hour shift - Day shift - Holidays - Monday to Friday - Night...

  • Activities Assistant

    6 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Evergreen Care Home Full time

    30 hours per week Activities Assistant A new exciting opportunity has arisen at Evergreen Care Home Evergreen is an independent care home for the elderly, situated in Yardley, Birmingham, mostly occupied by private guests. The home has undergone extensive refurbishment and an extension to provide a further 6 en suite bedrooms, and further expansion plans...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    8 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Venn Group Full time

    The role will involve: - Carrying out general and minor maintenance of grounds and buildings - Painting and Decorating - Basic Plumbing - Flushing of Systems - Comfortable working on wards with vulnerable adults and the elderly with Dementia

  • Maintenance Assistant

    6 months ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Bridge of Hope Full time

    Location Birmingham - Salary Dependant upon experience - Discipline Estates & Facilities - Reference 80049 **The role will involve**: - Carrying out general and minor maintenance of grounds and buildings - Painting and Decorating - Basic Plumbing - Flushing of Systems - Comfortable working on wards with vulnerable adults and the elderly with Dementia


  • Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom Avery Healthcare Full time

    About UsAvery Healthcare is one of the UK's leading providers of luxury elderly care homes, dedicated to enriching the lives of our residents.

  • Care Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Birmingham, United Kingdom Avery Healthcare Group Ltd. Full time

    Job summary Avery Healthcare is one of the UK's largest providers of luxury elderly care homes, offering exceptional care across their growing network of over 100 homes. They are passionate about creating meaningful experiences for their residents and team, with a vision of 'creating meaningful lives together'. Avery is committed to supporting their...