Care Assistant; night workers - Males night shifts

Care Assistant (day and night workers - Males only for night shifts)

Apply for the Care Assistant role at THE GABLES (NORTHUMBERLAND) LTD.

Job Description For The Post Of a Care Assistant

THE GABLES Care home is a care home for residents with previous mental health issues and ongoing drug/alcohol misuse. Previous care experience working with service users (residents) with mental health, drug, and alcohol issues will be desirable.

Personal Care

• Assist with bathing, showering, oral care, dressing, and using the toilet (Hygiene).
• Help residents move around, using aids like hoists, and ensuring safe transfers (Mobility).
• Maintain residents' self-respect, help with hair styling, makeup, and ensuring privacy (Dignity).

Health & Wellbeing

• Take and record vital signs (temperature, pulse, respiration, weight) and report changes (Monitoring).
• Assist with prescribed medication, remind residents, and record administration where trained (Medication).
• Prepare meals, assist with eating and drinking, ensuring hydration (Nutrition).
• Support and encourage participation in social, physical, and mental stimulation activities (Activities).

Support & Administration

• Record keeping: updates care plans, daily logs, and medication charts accurately.
• Communication: liaising with families, GPs, and other healthcare professionals.
• Domestic tasks: light cleaning, making beds, and emptying bins as needed.
• Appointments: booking and accompanying residents to appointments.

• Compassion, patience, and strong communication skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow policies.
• Emotional intelligence to deal with residents and others.
• Team working ability.

NOTE SPONSORSHIP NOT AVAILABLE (You must have right to work in UK).

Entry level

Full‑time

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