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Care and Support - Dounemount Care Home
Contract: Full Time
Salary: £13.60 Per Hour
Shift type: Dayshift
Contracted hours: 33
Our care home, located on the outskirts of Macduff, offers excellent Residential, Dementia, Nursing & Respite care for 34-residents, ensuring top-quality support in a tranquil setting
As Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a key role in leading our care team, ensuring our residents receive the highest standard of care, and creating a warm, supportive environment.
You’ll coordinate shifts, lead by example, and be responsible for the performance of your team during each shift. Your leadership will help us maintain a caring, efficient, and positive atmosphere in our home.
What You’ll Do
* Lead and Coordinate: Ensure all staff contribute to the smooth running of the home and create the right atmosphere.
* Resident Support: Assist residents with dressing, bathing, toileting, and mobility, always prioritizing their dignity and independence.
* Medication Management: Oversee the ordering, administration, and documentation of medication, maintaining accurate records.
* Effective Communication: Engage with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and team members to ensure clear, compassionate communication.
* Team Collaboration: Foster a team ethos, respecting diversity and promoting a supportive environment for all staff.
* Visitor Interaction: Welcome visitors and show prospective residents and families around the home’s facilities.
* Emergency Response: Respond promptly to emergency call bells, assess situations, and provide or call for assistance as needed.
* Documentation: Write and update care plans, risk assessments, and case notes, ensuring they reflect residents’ needs and wishes.
* Professional Development: Participate in staff meetings, training, and e-learning, taking responsibility for your own growth and development.
* Health and Safety: Be aware of and adhere to Health and Safety policies, including COSHH, and escalate concerns to management.
What We’re Looking For
* Qualifications: SVQ/NVQ Level 3 in Health & Social Care is essential. We also welcome applications from experienced Care Assistants actively working towards their Level 3.
* Medication Training: Practical Medication Administration with competencies is required.
* Leadership Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team, delegating tasks effectively while maintaining a supportive environment.
* Compassionate Nature: A kind, caring, and compassionate personality with a sense of fun and a commitment to person-centred care.
If you’re ready to embrace a new challenge and use your skills to lead and inspire a team, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and make a difference.
Contract Details
* Pension
* Onsite Parking
* Paid PVG
* Uniform Provided
* 5.6 Weeks Annual Leave (Based on a full-time contract)
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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