St Davids Care in the Community consists of 4 care homes in the small city of St Davids, Pembrokeshire.
Each care home has between 5 to 8 resdients who have learning disabilities and aged between 40 years and 70 years.
Job Overview:
We are currently seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to join our team in providing high-quality care to individuals in a care home setting. The ideal candidate will have a passion for helping others and ensuring the well-being of residents.
Duties:
– Assist residents with personal care tasks, such as washing, dressing, and feeding
– Support residents with mobility and physical activities
– Follow care plans and communicate effectively with the care team
– Provide emotional support to residents and their families
– Help maintain a clean and safe living environment for residents
– Drive residents to appointments or outings as required
– Utilise IT systems for record-keeping and reporting purposes
– Assist with medication administration under supervision
Qualifications:
– Proficient in spoken and written English
– Experience in a care home or home care setting is desirable
– Excellent communication skills to interact effectively with residents and colleagues
– A valid driving licence to transport residents when necessary
– Basic IT skills for documentation purposes
Benefits:
- Company pension
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- UK visa sponsorship
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Language:
- English (required)