Job Title: Senior Care Assistant - Nights
Salary: £14.45ph - Plus Incentives
Hours: Full Time 3-4 shifts per week - 7.30pm-7.45am (to include alternate weekends)
Location: Brigg DN20 8DL
Employer: Orchard Court Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare
Overview
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Responsibilities
* As a Senior Care Assistant, you will provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting residents in all aspects of daily living.
* You will promote residents' independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect, and support their physical and emotional wellbeing; contribute input during shift handovers.
* You will lead your shift to ensure high standards are maintained and other team members feel supported.
* You will complete daily medication rounds and document consistently; ensure daily charts are completed to a high standard; you will lead on shifts for accuracy and compliance.
* Promote good practice in all aspects of care, challenge poor practice, and ensure one-to-ones for care and support team members are conducted every two months; investigate complaints and concerns as directed by the Home Manager.
Qualifications and Competencies
* Relevant professional qualification (e.g., Registered Nurse or NVQ minimum level 3).
* Minimum of two years' experience as a Care Assistant in a residential/nursing home setting.
* Awareness of Person-Centred Care Planning principles.
* Knowledge of prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults; ability to recognise signs of abuse and follow procedures for alleged abuse.
* Live within 30 minutes of the Home.
* Ability to work under pressure, leadership skills, excellent people skills, a caring and nurturing attitude, and a positive and enthusiastic outlook.
* Good time management, written and oral communication skills; willing to undertake additional training as required.
Preferred Requirements
* Two years' experience in a similar role in a nursing home.
* At least one year or two years in a similar role in a residential or nursing home; or two years in a Senior Care role in a residential or nursing home.
* One year experience caring for residents living with dementia.
* NVQ Level 4 in Adult Health and Social Care or above.
* Knowledge of National Care Standards Act 2000.
* Conducting effective person-centred one-to-ones and experience of managing a team.
About Jasmine Healthcare
By prioritising our people, our mission is to provide the highest standards of care to as many elderly residents as possible. We demonstrate this through: a strong qualification mix among our team, positive ratings, and Good/Outstanding CQC inspection reports. We value values that guide our recruitment decisions.
Join us for a rewarding career where you'll be supported, recognised, and appreciated. Apply today and you’ll get a response within one working day.
Seniority level
* Not Applicable
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Other
Industries
* Hospitals and Health Care
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