Care Assistant

Care Assistant focuses on assisting residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.

What the role involves

• Assisting residents with daily living activities, such as dressing, bathing, eating, and mobility.
• Provide emotional support and companionship to residents, helping them maintain a good quality of life.
• Help residents maintain independence where possible, encouraging involvement in activities.
• Assisting with moving and handling residents using appropriate techniques and equipment.
• Supporting the nursing and healthcare team by monitoring residents' well-being and reporting any changes in their health or behaviour.
• Follow care plans tailored to individual residents' needs, ensuring their comfort and safety.

Skills and requirements

• Deliver high-quality care to our residents.
• Educated to QCF/ NVQ Level 2 is desirable, but not essential.
• Previous experience in Health and Social Care preferred, although not essential as full training will be provided.

Confirmed role details

• Pension plan (if applicable).

Candidate fit

• patience, dignity, clear communication, and dependable care standards

Additional role context

• Braefield Nursing Home is a welcoming, purpose-built facility with 56 beds across three specialised units.
• We proudly provide expert care tailored to the unique needs of our residents, registered with RQIA to support.
• · 18 individuals with nursing and mental health needs.