We are recruiting for a senior health care assistant - 30 hours per week (includes alternate weekends); additional hours can be added covering annual leave / absence; in our 30 bed residential / dementia care home in Eastwood, Leigh on Sea.
4 weekly rota in place
Shifts 8-2pm and / or 2-8pm
Job Description:
Position Title: Senior Health Care Assistant
Reports To: Care Home Manager / Home Manager
Role Purpose
To provide high-quality, compassionate care and support to elderly residents, ensuring their physical, emotional, and social needs are met. Staff will help create a safe, supportive, and homely environment that promotes dignity, respect, and independence.
Key Responsibilities
* Deliver personal care (washing, dressing, toileting, mobility assistance) in line with individual care plans.
* Support residents with eating, drinking, and maintaining good nutrition and hydration.
* Administer or assist with medications (where appropriately trained and authorized).
* Monitor and report changes in residents' health, wellbeing, or behaviour to health professionals
* Complete Care planning documents and providing documents to health professionals as required
* Assist with recreational and social activities to enhance residents' quality of life.
* Maintain accurate care records and documentation.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and safeguarding regulations.
* Communicate effectively with residents, families, and healthcare professionals.
* Uphold residents' dignity, privacy, and confidentiality at all times.
* Contribute to a clean, safe, and comfortable living environment.
Skills and Qualifications
* Experience working in a care home, nursing home, or similar healthcare setting preferred.
* NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care (or willingness to work towards qualification).
* Knowledge of safeguarding, infection control, and person-centred care practices.
* Strong communication, empathy, and interpersonal skills.
* Ability to work effectively in a team and independently.
* Patience, resilience, and a compassionate nature.
Personal Attributes
* Respectful and caring attitude.
* Reliable and flexible to meet residents' needs.
* Commitment to professional development and high standards of care.
Working Conditions
* Shift-based role including weekends, evenings, and bank holidays.
* May involve manual handling, lifting, and supporting residents with mobility aids
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Company pension
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Senior care: 1 year (preferred)
* providing care: 1 year (required)
* supervisory: 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
* NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
Work Location: In person