Care Assistant

Keane Premier Healthcare

Care Assistant

£24960

Keane Premier Healthcare, Nerston, South Lanarkshire

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 3 weeks ago, 23 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 3ef4ff2bcce740629b1b0e66ee3ceafc

Full Job Description

  • Maintaining a welcoming manner when service users are on admission to the home and assist them to settle in.

  • Providing support with daily tasks, enabling our residents to live their best lives.

  • Ensuring that resident needs and wishes are met.

  • Providing companionship by simply talking and listening to residents and understanding their likes and dislikes.

  • Encouraging residents to join in on organised activities and providing meaningful moments, with the assistance of team members.

  • Working with residents in the provision of personal care.

  • Assisting residents with eating and drinking, ensuring they are encouraged to eat a healthy, balanced diet.

  • Completing all food and fluid charts and any other daily monitoring records as requested.

  • Supporting infection control e.g., cleaning up spills immediately, promoting hand hygiene practices, ensuring the proper use of PPE, and adhering to infection control polices and procedures.

  • Ensuring the appropriate segregation of waste material.

  • Responding promptly to the Nurse Call System.

  • Reporting any concerns, accidents, or unexplained injuries immediately to the nurse in charge.

  • Accurately recording and reporting essential information in the residents' daily report and care plan.

  • Being respectful towards resident's possessions and ensure that bedrooms and communal areas are tidy and presentable,

  • Respecting the dignity and privacy of residents.

  • Keeping all information about residents and the home life secure and confidential, including when you are using social media.

  • Working with other health and social care professionals to provide holistic care.

  • Undertaking any other duties as and when required.

    Dedicated and passionate carers are at the forefront in providing valued care to our residents. Are you a naturally caring person who can show compassion, dignity and respect and looking for a rewarding career? Apply today!


  • What do we offer you in return for your motivation and outstanding work?
  • £12 per hour

  • Wage stream - access a portion of your wages before pay day.

  • 28 days pro rata holidays.

  • High street discount through Blue Light Card.

  • Premium BorrowMyDoggy membership - as it says on the tin, borrowing a dog!

  • Vivup Employee Benefits Programme. Including cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, free counselling services, savings on food and drink, leisure activities, shopping and much more!

  • Extensive induction and training programmes.

  • Promotion and progression opportunities.