Senior Care Assistant (Nights) 36 hours p/w with a possibility to pick up extra shifts. We are looking for dynamic and quality individuals to assist in running our state of the art 50 bed facility. This is an opportunity to be part of an exciting future within a well-respected and high quality care provider. The following brief is relevant to the role.
To administer medication and reorder medication on monthly basis.
Communicate professionally and warmly with all visitors to the home including family and friends
Act as a key worker to a number of residents, providing friendship and supporting their needs.
Take part in social activities both within and externally to the home
When required, accompany residents to appointments outside the home
Assist residents with personal hygiene needs
Work as part of a team
Attend training as required and Meetings.
The Candidate:
* You will have at least 1 years' experience within a care home environment.
* The ability to be flexible with working times
* MUST POSSESS NVQ LEVEL 3 IN HEALTH AND SOCIAL CARE, or working towards it .
Any applications that do not fulfil this requirement will not be considered).If you are interested in this position and are looking for a progressive move within the industry please apply online today via our website www.craighealthcare and download an application form, please state which position you are applying for and return via email (address can be found on website). Or alternatively post it to: West Farm Residential Care, West Farm Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE12 8UT. Successful candidates will be invited to interview.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Experience:
* Senior care: 1 year (required)
* providing care: 2 years (required)
* supervisory: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
* Driving License (preferred)
Work Location: In person