Care Assistant
| Posting date: | 24 November 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 December 2025 |
| Location: | WA9 4HG |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Adamstan House Nursing Home |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Adamstan house is a small nursing home housing up to 34 residents, We require day and night flexible nursing assistant
The Nursing Assistant provides high-quality, compassionate, and person-cantered care to residents in a long-term care setting. This role supports nursing staff by assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring their comfort and safety, monitoring changes in condition, and maintaining a clean and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
Transfer and reposition residents safely using proper body mechanics and lifting equipment.
Take and record vital signs, weight, intake/output, and other observations as instructed.
Report any changes in residents’ condition or behaviour promptly to supervising nurse.
Support residents with restorative and therapeutic activities as part of their care plans.
Ensure residents’ rooms and common areas remain clean, safe, and comfortable.
Follow infection control policies and universal precautions.
Maintain proper use of equipment and promptly report malfunctions.
Assist in preventing falls by following safety protocols and monitoring resident needs.
Document care provided in accordance with facility policies and regulatory guidelines.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, families, and staff.
Participate in handovers. training and team meetings.
Promote residents’ dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
Assist with recreational activities and social engagement when appropriate.
Qualifications
Care certificate (not required but preferred)
Prior experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric care preferred but not required.
Skills & Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate, patient, and resident-centered approach.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Physical ability to complete manual handling training to move, and reposition residents safely.
Attention to detail and strong observation skills.
Work Environment
Long-term care nursing home setting.
May require rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and assisting with mobility.
The Nursing Assistant provides high-quality, compassionate, and person-cantered care to residents in a long-term care setting. This role supports nursing staff by assisting residents with activities of daily living (ADLs), ensuring their comfort and safety, monitoring changes in condition, and maintaining a clean and supportive environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist residents with ADLs, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, and mobility.
Transfer and reposition residents safely using proper body mechanics and lifting equipment.
Take and record vital signs, weight, intake/output, and other observations as instructed.
Report any changes in residents’ condition or behaviour promptly to supervising nurse.
Support residents with restorative and therapeutic activities as part of their care plans.
Ensure residents’ rooms and common areas remain clean, safe, and comfortable.
Follow infection control policies and universal precautions.
Maintain proper use of equipment and promptly report malfunctions.
Assist in preventing falls by following safety protocols and monitoring resident needs.
Document care provided in accordance with facility policies and regulatory guidelines.
Communicate clearly and respectfully with residents, families, and staff.
Participate in handovers. training and team meetings.
Promote residents’ dignity, independence, and quality of life.
Provide emotional support and companionship to residents.
Assist with recreational activities and social engagement when appropriate.
Qualifications
Care certificate (not required but preferred)
Prior experience in long-term care, rehabilitation, or geriatric care preferred but not required.
Skills & Competencies
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Compassionate, patient, and resident-centered approach.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Physical ability to complete manual handling training to move, and reposition residents safely.
Attention to detail and strong observation skills.
Work Environment
Long-term care nursing home setting.
May require rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays.
Frequent standing, walking, lifting, and assisting with mobility.