Job Description:
The Senior Care Assistant role in our Nursing Homes is part of a dedicated team who are essential to the daily operations of the Home.
Main Responsibilities:
* Providing practical support and responsive care to residents who require assistance with intimate personal needs such as dressing, bathing and toileting activities ensuring that such activities comply with procedures and the relevant healthcare legislation
* Observes and monitors the wellbeing of residents ensuring that any unusual physical, mental or emotional occurrences are promptly referred to senior staff/the primary nurse and documented as appropriate.
* Monitors and allocates the work for care assistants.
* Develops and maintains a good professional relationship with residents, colleagues and visitors responding promptly and courteously to requests and enquiries.
* Responsible for the administration of medicines
About The Role:
This role plays a crucial part in delivering high quality care and support to our residents in a warm and safe environment.
Senior Care Assistants work closely with Registered Nurses and Care Assistants to provide leadership, guidance and hands-on assistance to ensure the residents receive personalised care that meets their individual needs and preferences.
About Us:
We are passionate about providing the highest standards of care in safe, positive and flexible environments which enable each person who uses our services to achieve their potential.
We are committed to providing each employee with a fulfilling working environment, encouraging personal and professional development.
We aim to be a first class, independent organisation delivering innovative, collaborative and value for money services.
Our ultimate purpose is to work with the people who use our services and their families and friends, to enable them to take control of their lives.
Requirements:
* Medications experience within a care setting
* The Right to Work in the UK
* Educated to a minimum GCSE/NVQ 3 or above (or similar qualification) with a good standard of English