Senior Healthcare Assistant in Lincoln

Job Description: Senior Care Assistant

Job Summary

We are seeking a compassionate, reliable and experienced Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality, person-centred care to residents while supervising and supporting junior care staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide personal care and support with daily living activities, including bathing, dressing, mobility, nutrition and hydration.
• Lead, supervise and support Care Assistants during shifts.
• Administer medication in line with training, competency and organisational policies.
• Monitor residents' health and wellbeing, reporting any changes or concerns promptly.
• Ensure care plans, risk assessments and daily care records are accurately maintained.
• Promote residents' dignity, independence, safety and safeguarding.
• Maintain infection control, health and safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with residents, relatives, colleagues and healthcare professionals.
• Ensure smooth shift handovers and effective delivery of care.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience in a care environment, preferably in a senior position.
• Good understanding of person-centred care and safeguarding.
• Knowledge of medication administration and moving and handling procedures.
• Strong communication, leadership and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Health and Social Care is desirable.

Personal Attributes:

The candidate must be compassionate, professional, reliable, patient and committed to delivering excellent standards of care