Senior Care Assistant (Days) - Westerfield

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 Company’s 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 Centre’s disposal of waste policy.
• Ensure the Care Centre’s resources are used appropriately.
• 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.