Apprentice Care Assistant

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Service Users when required with all aspects of daily living.

• Assist clients in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual. Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring service users retain their comfort and dignity

• Pay particular attention to assisting service users who have limited mobility, or physical, learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided

• Closely monitor service users who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems

• Assist in the promotion of continence

• Assist in the delivery of care for service users who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices

• Observe care planning needs for service users and completed daily records as instructed and in line with the company’s policies and procedures

• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with service users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the care centre

• Answer the Nurse Call System, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly

• Report on the well-being of service users

• Carry out regular checks on service users at intervals determined by senior staff members

• Make visitors feel welcome. Provide refreshments. assistance as and when required

• Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the care centres disposal of waste policy. Ensure the care centres resources are used appropriately

• Clean and maintain the equipment used by service users and relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the care centre is kept clean and tidy, in line with the company’s attention to detail philosophy

• If applicable, care for service users clothing and rooms as named and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked

• Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved in line with the company’s policies and procedures

• Assist service users who need help during meal times, be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc. Assist with servicing of food/drinks as requested/required. Wash up as requested/required

• Escort service users travelling to and from the care centre e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc

• Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with service users personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with service users

Your earnings can increase over time with an apprenticeship. Find out about potential future pay.

Opportunity to progress to the next level of qualification and full-time employment with the company.

Taking the step to move into a care home is a daunting one, whether you’re making the decision yourself or doing it on behalf of your loved one.

At Bondcare Care Homes we understand that there are numerous difficulties in this process and a whole host of emotional decisions to be made, that’s why we provide as much detail as possible when assisting you or your loved one with the transition – especially when it comes to choosing the right care home to best suit your requirements.

Brancepeth & Lumley Court is a purpose-built care home located within the Willington Care Village in Crook, County Durham, that provides residential and nursing care for older adults. All bedrooms are equipped with en-suite facilities to promote privacy and independence. We provide short-term respite care to help families and loved ones take a break from their caring roles, along with a separate facility for younger adults with a physical disability. We also offer care for people from Durham, Crook and Willington to support those who are entering the final stages of their lives and need extra support.