Care Assistant (Newcastle | Full Time | £12.75/hr)

Care Assistant focuses on support people with care, daily routines, clinical tasks, or wellbeing according to the role remit.

What the role involves

• Support people with care, daily routines, clinical tasks, or wellbeing according to the role remit.
• Follow safeguarding, medication, documentation, or care-plan requirements where they apply.

Skills and requirements

• Proficient written skills to maintain care plans.
• Communicate effectively with them, and inform colleagues, management, and professionals about their needs.
• Communication skills to build rapport with residents.
• Develop solutions, and recognise/report situations requiring protection.

Confirmed role details

• Ensure that residents are at the heart of care delivery, respecting their wishes and preferences to enhance their wellbeing.
• Support residents to maintain relationships and connections with their local community.
• Follow care plans and other supporting information regarding residents.
• Inform the Senior Care Assistant/Nurse of any changes in a residents needs.

Candidate fit

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

Additional role context

• With a focus on person-centred care, St Martins Care develops individualised care plans that address the physical, psychological, social, and emotional needs of residents.
• St Martins Care fosters a supportive and collaborative work environment, emphasising respect, equality, and professional development.