Job Description: Care Assistant

Location: Darlington, Durham, United Kingdom

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Salary: £12.71

Sponsorship: Not currently available

Join Highgate Care - Where Kindness Is Key

At Highgate Care, kindness isn’t just something we talk about, it’s the foundation of everything we do. As a small and compassionate care group, we pride ourselves on offering truly person-centred care, where every resident is valued, supported, and able to thrive. We believe in celebrating individuality, promoting dignity and above all, living by our core value: Kindness Is Key.

We’re currently looking for a Care Assistant to join the team at The Grange in Darlington. If you’re someone who naturally brings warmth, energy and creativity wherever you go, and you love the idea of making each day meaningful for our residents, this could be the perfect role for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

As our Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by:

• Ensuring the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with washing, toileting, dressing, undressing, and all other aspects of daily living.
• Assisting Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed, whilst ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Paying particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties, making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitoring Residents who may be confused and / or who have behavioural problems.
• Assisting in the promotion of continence.
• Assisting in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Observing care planning needs for Residents and completing written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assisting in the framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answering Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answering the door and telephone appropriately. Responding accordingly, and passing on messages promptly.
• Under the supervision and guidance of senior Care Staff, reporting on the well-being of Residents.
• Carrying out regular checks on Residents at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Making Visitors feel welcome. Providing refreshments/assistance as and when required.
• Making and changing beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Home’s disposal of waste policy. Ensuring the Home’s resources are used appropriately.
• Cleaning and maintaining equipment used by Residents / Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensuring the Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy.
• Recording participation and feedback to ensure meaningful engagement.