Care Assistant

**About us**

The Bridge Care home is a luxury new build care home in Dartford, opened January 24. We are professional, innovative, creative, and our goal is to The Bridge Luxury Care Home in Dartford is a state of the art new purpose built development, believes that everyone deserves a touch of luxury in their lives and we’re committed to making our residents’ stay here truly special. Our vision is to redefine the standards of luxury care, setting ourselves apart by our commitment to personalised, holistic well-being, expert dementia care, innovative technology, a vibrant community and an exceptional team of carers. But that’s not all that sets us apart We go above and beyond by providing an all-inclusive care package. From accommodation and meals to personalised care services and engaging activities, everything is all included. Our goal is to provide peace of mind, so your loved one can focus on enjoying the enriching experiences we offer. Luxury living isn’t just about extravagance; it’s about enhancing your quality of life. Our Dartford care home is dedicated to providing you with an exceptional living experience that includes the little luxuries that bring joy and comfort.

Our work environment includes:

- Modern office setting
- Food provided
- Wellness programmes
- Growth opportunities
- On-the-job training
- Safe work environment
- Lively atmosphere

Shifts 8pm-8am

4 nights (week 1) & 3 days (week 2) to include every other weekend

**Key Responsibilities**
- To provide the highest level of personal care (toileting, washing, bathing etc) and attention to Residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a key worker for a named group of Residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full.
- To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Care Standards Act, to maintain a safe environment throughout the Home.
- To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each Resident and administer medication to Residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.
- To liaise with other care professionals relating to the care needs of the Residents.
- To always be alert to Residents - physical and mental well being, immediately reporting any accidents or changes in a Resident’s condition to a senior person on duty, and to accurately maintain and update Residents’ records as required.
- To respect and maintain confidentiality of Resident’s personal information at all times, this includes resident’s behaviour and actions and any incidents that may occur in the course of day to day care.
- Be understanding and patient towards residents and their needs, and encourage, assist and support Residents to participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual, ensuring their social and emotional needs are met. This also includes escorting Residents to outside appointments and leisure outings.
- Responsible for making and changing beds, tidying Resident’s room, undertaking light cleaning duties as needed, ensure any maintenance work is reported and generally assisting in ensuring that the home is kept clean, pleasant and welcoming at all times.
- Helping to serve meals and drinks at meal times and other times when required, taking care to present meals and refreshments in an attractive way, with polite and courteous service. Also, to provide the appropriate level of support and help for Residents who need assistance with feeding and dressing.
- To be an active and supportive member of the Care team, contributing to team meetings, training and development, ensuring good communication ensuring that

The home is a friendly and supportive working environment.

**Relevant facts and figures relating to the job**

Key worker to designated Residents.

Formal supervision of junior staff.

**Job Context**

This role is a team role, but with clear responsibility for specified Residents along with overseeing and supervising care teams. Clear communication with other team members is essential.

**Key Challenges**

To supervise and support the care team, ensuring that The home’s values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member treats residents in the way that they would expect to be treated themselves.

**Key Measures**

Mandatory training is up to date.

Personal accountability for own training and development needs.

**Person Specification**

Good numeracy and literacy skills.

A warm and friendly disposition.

Good communication skills, able to put others at ease.

A strong team worker.

Reliable and punctual.

Willingness to develop new skills.

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

Pay: £13.30 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Company events
- Company pension
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme

Work Location: In person