Full job description
Coton House – Senior Care Assistant Nights
Coton House, a 24 bedded residential home specialising in the delivery of high-quality care for older people and those living with dementia, is now looking for a Senior Care Assistant to join their team.
The ideal candidate will have:
* Relevant experience in a similar role – administering medication, care planning and leading the team.
* They will be enthusiastic and passionate about delivering high quality care.
* Have strong initiative and leadership skills to manage their workload and oversea the team.
* Completed or be working towards a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.
* Fully flexible to work 20 hours each week according to the Rota including weekends – shift pattern 20.45 to 7.45.
Duties will include:
* Promote and encourage the individuality, independence, self-respect and dignity of residents.
* Encourage and assist residents to participate in decisions concerning planning of their care.
* Ensure all care given is based upon the individual care assessment for each resident and that the care plan is administered to the highest standard.
* Maintain accurate and informative daily records for all residents.
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date care plans, reviewing them regularly with particular regard to the emotional, physical, social and spiritual needs of the resident.
* Develop and maintain good relationships with residents' relatives, as well as with outside organisations and professional colleagues.
* Undertake general observation and accurate reporting, both verbal and written, of residents' physical, emotional, social progress or deterioration
* Involvement, where appropriate, in resident reviews
* Ensure the safe storage, documentation and administration of medication is carried out in accordance with current guidelines and training.
* Ensure full compliance with all Health and Safety regulations by completing risk assessments where appropriate.
* Inform promptly the manager of any serious illness, accident or defect within the premises and complete the appropriate records.
* Attend and keep up to date with all mandatory trainings, including supervisions, appraisals and team meetings.
Benefits:
* Uniform
* Pension
* Statutory sick pay
* Mandatory training
* Career development
* Blue light discount scheme
Job Type: Part time
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Referral programme
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Night shift
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £13.12 per hour
Benefits:
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Medication administration: 1 year (required)
* Senior care: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person