Posted: 17 June
The role
Responsibilities
All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.
We are actively hiring for professional and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our team for FT hours (39.5 per week).
Your main duties will include:
- Promote independence & improve mobility of residents for your specific unit or department
- Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Centre, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
- Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional, and spiritual)
- Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Clients retain their comfort and dignity
- Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided
- Closely monitor Clients who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems, Assist in the promotion of continence.
- Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
- Complete, observe, & review care planning needs for Clients, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Companys policies and procedures.
- Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Clients and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Centre.
- Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
- Make and change beds, ensure that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Centres disposal of waste policy. xsngvjr
- Ensure the Care Centres resources are used appropriately
- To participate, promote and engender the quality culture of Handsale Care Group by adhering to Quality Assurance Systems
Qualifications and Skills
Required:
- SVQ Level 3 or above OR Equivalent in Health and Social Care
- Experience of Safe Handling of Medicines (Must have)
- Team Supervision / Care Unit management
- Satisfactory CRB / DBS checks
Benefits:
- Competitive rates of pay £14.90/hr
- 28 days holiday entitlement FTE
- An excellent range of services available via our business partner Simply Health to encourage healthy and motivated workforce after completion of 1 year service.
- Additional courses and extra training to advance your careers and improve your skills
- Excellent training and support
- Established, Reputable, Forward Thinking Employer
