Embark on an extraordinary journey where every day brings the opportunity to inspire and transform lives! At The HICA Group, we're searching for passionate care professionals ready to shine as our new Senior Care Assistant. If you're eager to make a real impact and be part of a vibrant, dedicated team, join us today and step into a career that truly matters!
The Role:
In this pivotal role, you will take charge of managing your allocated shift, ensuring that every operational aspect runs smoothly and that all residents receive the compassionate and high-quality care they deserve throughout the day. Your core responsibilities will include:
1. Shift Management: Oversee and run your designated shift, coordinating with team members to maintain a seamless care environment.
2. Medication Administration: Safely and accurately administer medication, ensuring adherence to best practices and resident care plans.
3. Care Plan Review: Regularly review and update individualized care plans, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to optimise each resident's health and wellbeing.
4. Personal Care Assistance: Provide dedicated support with personal care needs—ranging from bathing and dressing to grooming and mobility assistance—ensuring that each resident's dignity is upheld.
5. Promoting Independence: Actively encourage and empower residents to maintain and develop their independence. You'll work closely with them to engage in daily activities, boosting their confidence and improving their overall quality of life.
By tailoring everyday care to meet each resident's unique needs, you will play an essential role in enhancing their comfort, health, and happiness. We're looking for a caring, proactive professional who is passionate about making a lasting difference in the lives of others.
Join our team as a Senior Care Assistant and help transform lives through exceptional care and support!
Additional Information:
The HICA Group is a 'Not for Profit' organisation providing a range of care services to elderly clients and people with learning difficulties, across various settings including care homes, residential settings, and in the community.
The Lodge is a specialist Nursing with Care home supporting people living with dementia, located within Buckshaw Retirement Village near Chorley. We have received the first-ever Gold Standard accreditation for dementia design, emphasizing our commitment to best practice in dementia care.
The successful candidate will be required to undertake an enhanced DBS check.
Salary: £14.53 per hour
Hours: 38.5 hours per week on days, working on a rota covering 7 days per week (every other weekend)
Bonus: £500 welcome bonus (£250 paid at two milestones)
Rewards & Benefits:
* Wagestream - Your Pay, Your Way: Access up to 50% of your earned wages instantly.
* Car Maintenance Scheme: Spread the cost of MOTs, servicing, and repairs.
* Cycle to Work with Halfords: Save up to £1,000 a year on your commute.
* Refer-a-Friend Bonus: Earn up to £2000 for successful referrals.
* Instant Recognition Rewards: Win vouchers and cash prizes monthly.
* Induction & Career Progression: Access funded qualifications and internal career pathways.
* Monthly In-House Lottery: Win big cash prizes every month.
* Exclusive Discounts: Save on retail, holidays, entertainment, and cinema tickets.
* Fitness Perks: Discounted gym memberships and on-demand workouts.
* Smart Savings & Loans: Access savings plans and low-cost loans.
* Health & Protection Plans: Discounted hospital and death benefit plans.
* Wellbeing Support: Free counselling and 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
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