Senior Day Care Assistant
Location: Woodville Residential Home, Woodville, Derbyshire.
Responsibilities
* Lead, manage and support the care team to ensure high quality care and service is always provided to all residents.
* Regularly review care plans and continuously assess, plan, implement, and evaluate resident care.
* Engage with residents in conversation at a level and pace that values the individual and respects their dignity and communication differences.
* Administer and record medication as prescribed, accurately monitoring drug dosages for residents.
* Ensure each resident’s dignity and independence is preserved and promoted.
* Encourage each resident to achieve the highest possible quality of life that is right for them.
* Assist residents to participate in discussions about their daily living arrangements.
* Assist with each resident’s personal care as necessary.
Qualifications & Requirements
Successful candidates will have a genuine caring nature and a desire to make a real difference for residents. Prior experience as a Care Assistant or Support Worker is essential, though prior leadership or supervisory experience is not required as full training and mentoring will be provided.
Our residents typically live with age-related conditions, life-limiting health conditions, physical disabilities and some with dementia. Candidates must be patient, understanding and respectful of each resident’s individual abilities.
Benefits
This role offers a great work‑life balance with regular set shift patterns across a 7-day week from 8am to 8pm. Benefits include:
* Hourly rates ranging from £13.85 to £14.92 per hour, dependent upon qualification level.
* Opportunities to learn and progress with the support of our team.
How to Apply
If you have the skills and experience to become our Senior Day Care Assistant, please apply today and we will be in touch.
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