Care Assistant

6 months ago


Preston, United Kingdom Alston View Nursing and Residential Home Full time

**Driven by a commitment to deliver the highest quality of care**

Gray Care Group are a family run provider who strive to create an environment where the care of our residents and colleagues is at the front and centre of all we do. Enriching the lives of those who we are fortunate enough to share our homes with is at the forefront of what we do.

**Our Goals**

**Bringing the social into social care is vitally important to us**, we believe that everyday should provide positive experiences and our activities programmes and mealtime experiences are a significant part of this.
- To deliver outstanding care.
- To be transparent.
- To ensure our Homes provide the highest quality range of facilities and activities.
- To cater for all the individual preferences of all our Residents.
- To continue to invest in our environments, our infrastructure and our people.
- To engage and integrate into our local communities.

**Responsibilities**:

- Provide assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and grooming
- Assist with meal preparation and feeding
- Administer medication as directed by healthcare professionals
- Monitor and record vital signs and report any changes to the supervisor
- Assist with light housekeeping tasks such as cleaning and laundry
- Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
- Escort clients to appointments or social outings

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent
- Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required
- Compassionate and caring nature
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to follow instructions and work independently
- Reliable and punctual

**Skills**:

- Strong organizational skills to manage daily tasks efficiently
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively
- Empathy and patience when dealing with clients
- Good problem-solving skills to handle unexpected situations
- Physical stamina to assist clients with mobility and perform light housekeeping tasks

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive and additional duties may be assigned as needed.

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

**Salary**: £11.55 per hour

Expected hours: 22 - 44 per week

Schedule:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift

Application question(s):

- Do you require Sponsorship?

**Experience**:

- Care home: 3 years (preferred)
- Care: 1 year (preferred)

**Language**:

- English (required)

Licence/Certification:

- Driving Licence (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Preston (required)

Ability to Relocate:

- Preston: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person


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