Overview
Job Title: Senior Care Assistant - Nights
Salary: £14.80ph plus incentives
Hours: Full Time - 3 x 7pm-7am shifts a week to include alternate weekends
Location: Walkeringham, DN10 4LD
Employer: South Moor Lodge Care Home, owned by Jasmine Healthcare
What Jasmine offers
* Salary - We pay top quartile market salaries
* Pay Rises - Annual performance related pay increases of up to 8% plus cost of living increases
* Holiday - 28 days including Bank Holidays
* Pension - NEST Pension Scheme with 3% employer contribution
* Bonusly Points - Exchangeable for vouchers or cash via PayPal
* Training - All relevant qualifications funded with a bonus up to £500
* Refer a friend incentive - Up to £1,000
* Meals - £1 per course on shift
* Short Notice shift incentives
* Employee Assistance Programme - Free counselling and wellbeing advice 24/7
* DBS check - Paid by Jasmine
* Uniform - Provided as needed
Team Members under 21 will be paid at £1.00 per hour less, which is above National Minimum Wage guidelines for this age group.
About South Moor Lodge
South Moor Lodge is located in Walkeringham. The home is centred around a nineteenth century barn, extended to provide modern living accommodation. The home sits within two acres of landscaped grounds and provides personal and dementia care for 41 residents.
Competencies for Senior Care Assistant
* Ability to work under pressure
* Leadership skills
* Excellent people skills
* A caring and nurturing attitude
* Positive and enthusiastic outlook
* Good time management skills
* Good written and oral communication skills
* Prepared to take on extra training as required
Day to Day Responsibilities for Senior Care Assistant
* Provide high levels of care supporting residents in daily living
* Promote independence with focus on choice, dignity and respect; support physical and emotional wellbeing; participate in shift handovers
* Lead the shift to maintain high standards and support other team members
* Complete daily medication rounds and documentation; ensure charts are completed to a high standard; lead shifts
* Promote good practice, challenge poor practice, conduct one-to-ones every two months, investigate complaints as directed by the Home Manager
Essential Requirements for Senior Care Assistant
* 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
* Awareness of person-centred care planning
* Understanding of abuse prevention, recognition, and procedures for allegations of abuse
* Live within 30 minutes of the Home
Preferred Requirements for Senior Care Assistant
* Two years' experience in a similar role in a nursing home
* At least one year in a similar role in residential or nursing home; or
* Two years' experience in a Senior Care role in a residential or nursing home
* One year experience of 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
* 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. Our values guide recruitment decisions and actions, and details can be found on our website. Our social media pages offer additional insight into Jasmine Healthcare.
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.
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