Senior Care Assistant

Prestwick Care is a successful family run business in the North-East of England and we are currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to work Full-Timeat Covent House. This is an amazing opportunity for a Care Assistant who is looking for that next step in their career to join Prestwick Care at an exciting time of growth for the Company.

4 Vacancies – Full Time -Covent House -DH3 2PF

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in the provision of care
• Ensure residents retain their dignity and individuality
• Act as a role model for the other care staff
• Build up good relationships with the residents
• To assist residents to carry out their activities of daily living e.g. washing, dressing, eating and bathing.
• Dispense medication and ensure correct recording of all relevant information relating to medication (after satisfactory completion of the Safe Handling of Medicines course).
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for residents
• Complete and maintain accurate and legible records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience within the care industry OR genuine interest in working in the care environment
• Great communication skills both written and verbal
• Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
• Satisfactory DBS check, and check against the ISA List (where applicable)

Why should you apply?

• Full training package
• Increasing portfolio of experience within the homes
• Supportive environment
• Staff Leisure Discount Card

Please don’t miss out on this opportunity, apply with your CV today!

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