Dear Ms Patel,

I would like to apply for the Care Assistant role at Riverside Care Home advertised on your careers page. I currently support residents with personal care, dressing and mobility in a residential care home, following individual care plans and recording medication prompts accurately in daily logs. I also help organise small group activities to support residents' wellbeing and enjoy building trusted relationships with them over time.

One resident I supported found mornings particularly difficult, and by adjusting my approach and giving her extra time and reassurance, our routine together became calmer for both of us. I communicate regularly with families about changes in wellbeing and follow safeguarding and infection control procedures at all times.

I am drawn to Riverside Care Home because of its focus on person-centred care, which matches how I already try to work. I believe building consistent, trusted relationships with residents makes a real difference to their day-to-day comfort, and I would value the chance to do that here. I hold a current enhanced DBS check and a completed care certificate, and I am flexible with early, evening and weekend shifts.

I would be glad to discuss my experience further at interview. Thank you for taking the time to read my application.

Yours sincerely,

Sarah Whitmore