Senior Care Assistant
Job Title: Senior Care Assistant
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Diss
Days and hours of work: Varies (day shifts available)
Start Date: ASAP
We are recruiting for dedicated and committed Care Assistants to work in the Diss area to work within a local care home on a permanent basis
THE ROLE
To lead and delegate team members
To follow instructions and care plans at individual settings
Treat Service Users with respect at all times
Support individuals with their personal hygiene and appearance
Maintain a safe environment for staff and Service Users
Encourage the independence and motivation of the Service User
Support the Service Users to make informed choices
Feedback any necessary information to the person in charge
Complete all necessary paperwork
Taking Service Users into the community and on day trips when needed
Providing companionship to service users, communicating effectively with them
Protecting the confidentiality of all Service Users and Clients
To recognise signs of abuse and immediately report through the necessary channels.
REQUIREMENTS FOR THE ROLE
UK experience as a care assistant is essential
Must be reliable
NVQ Level 3 in health and social care
Excellent communication skills
Own transport is essential due to location of the role
Online DBS essential