Overview
As a Senior Care Assistant at HC One, kindness will be at the core of everything you do. It touches every aspect of our Dementia, Nursing, Residential and Specialist care homes. Our residents are people with their own stories, and joining us provides a wonderful opportunity to give something back.
Job responsibilities
* Plan and implement care that gives residents security, dignity and independence.
* Lead a team of Care Assistants and influence the rest of the care team.
* Show residents how to use a walking frame, assist with end-of-life meals and communicate with residents’ families on the phone with kindness.
* Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager; provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities; administer medication.
* Maintain accurate records and build strong relationships with the team.
* Develop personalised care plans and contribute to person-centred care planning, with knowledge of caring for people with dementia.
* Ensure high standards of care and support time management and effective communication with residents and co-workers.
Job details
This is a full-time role with day or night shifts, 38.5 hours per week. Full flexibility is required. Location: Woodthorpe Lodge, Loughborough LE11 2ER.
About HC-One
HC-One’s purpose is to support residents to lead their best lives. As the Kind Care Company, HC-One is committed to delivering the kindest support and care in our care homes and to being the first-choice provider for families, colleagues and commissioners in the communities we serve.
Benefits
* Paid Enhanced DBS/PVG
* Hourly rate subject to experience and qualifications
* Free uniform
* Nutritious meal during shifts of eight hours or more
* Company pension scheme
* 28 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
* Group life assurance
* Wagestream for financial wellbeing and on-demand pay
* Learning and development with support to achieve qualifications
* GP online service for you and your children under 16
* Opportunities to learn from experienced colleagues
* Colleague discounts on 1600+ high street partners
* Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing
* Recognition schemes such as Kindness in Care and Long Service Awards
* Refer a friend scheme up to £1000 per referral
Person Specification
Qualifications
* S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential
Experience
* S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential
Additional Criteria
* S/NVQ or Diploma Level 2 or 3 in Health & Social Care desirable but not essential
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be required to check for any previous convictions.
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