Job Description
SENIOR CARE ASSISTANT
PHILIP CUSSINS HOUSE
The Role
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Care Assistant to provide exceptional support and care to residents in our beautiful residential home in the heart of Gosforth.
This role involves working closely with our residents who require assistance with daily activities, medication management and emotional support ensuring a safe and respectful environment for everyone.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference to the lives of our residents by providing compassionate care tailored to individual needs.
Main Duties:
The successful candidate will have the necessary skills, experience and qualities to take responsibility for main duties, as follows:
1. Deliver the best possible quality of care to all residents and ensure their individual needs are met.
2. Administration and ordering of medication for PCH residents - liaising with GPs, pharmacists and other healthcare professionals to ensure residents have the required medication in a timely manner.
3. Acting as a key worker to designated service users.
4. Acting as Key Holder when Home Manager and Deputy Manager are not on duty.
5. Ensure that all residents have the necessary support and assistance to help optimise their quality of life.
6. Development and implementation of ind...