Care Home Care Assistant

Job description

CARE HOME: Cromwell House Care Home – HuntingdonADDRESS: Cromwell House Care Home, 82 High Street, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 3DPJob Description We are Not offering Sponsorship or VisaDAY 08.00-20.00 SHIFTS VARIABLE TO SUIT THE NEEDS OF THE BUSINESS AND WILL INCLUDE ALTERNATE WEEKENDS FOR FULL TIME HOURS. BANK HOLIDAYS ALSO FORM PART OF THE ROSTERED SHIFT PATTERN. CANDIDATES WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPPORTING THE VARYING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CLIENTS WITHIN THE HOME.Job Purpose: To provide care for the service users respective of their individual needs andin a manner to enhance their quality of lifeKnowledge,Skills, Abilities&Qualifications:Experience of working in the Care Sector preferredAn interest in caring for the service user groupTo understand and provide care for residents that meets individual needs.To understand the effect on care on residents and families.To assist the resident in any area of their daily care needs which they would normallyundertake themselves if they were able to do so whilst promoting independence whereverpossible.To participate in activitiesTo care for all residents needs as required with the aim of optimising their independenceTo read the Care Plans of each client to promote continuity of care.To complete and record documentation as required, to include, food/fluid intake/ changingposition, applying topical creams, daily notes and notes of significant events.To understand the right of the individual to confidentialityTo understand and be aware of Deprivation of Liberty (DoLs) – England and Adults with capacity– Scotland.Within the Care Team, the following are examples of tasks which may be undertaken: –o Care of clothes and personal belongingso Bed making – empty and occupied.o Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene anddressing needs.o Personal hygiene – Bathing, care of the eyes, mouth, hair, and nailso Care of skin and pressure areaso Assist with toilet requirementso Helping to serve meals and drinks, assisting and feeding those residents whose needrequires ito Recording any necessary individual information i.e. Turn/tilt charts, fluid balance chartso Observing and reporting any changes in resident's condition.o Be aware, understand individual care plans.Always Observe the Homes Health and Safety policyTo report to Senior staff any hazard or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the healthand safety of staff, residents, and visitorsTo complete e learning and mandatory training, and other training as requiredTo answer call bells and give assistance as requiredTo be a valued member of the Key worker schemeTo promote and market the homeTo read, understand and abide by all company policies and proceduresTo Attend meetings as requiredNight DutyThis is a wakeful duty unless notified otherwise.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: £12.29 per hourExpected hours: 11 – 44 per weekCompany pensionFree parkingOn-site parkingSchedule:12 hour shiftDay shiftMonday to FridayWeekend availabilityLanguage:United Kingdom (required)Location:Huntingdon PE29 3DP (required)Apply for this Position Job Application CromwellName * FirstLastEmail *Ni Number *Address * Address Address City City State/Province State/Province Zip/Postal Zip/Postal Country CountryFull-timePart-timeFull- or Part- timeAttach Resume Maximum file size: 5MB

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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Huntingdonshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

31-03-2026

Profession type

Home Care Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English