Night Senior Care Assistant - Compassionate Care Leader

Avery Healthcare; England; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, dedicated Senior Care Assistant - Nights at Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring environment for residents, visitors and staff.

You will be part of a close-knit team, promoting respect and compassionate care, with DBS checks and UK-work eligibility required. This role is on-site at Miramar Care Home and may involve night shifts.

Qualifications

• NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• 2 years’ experience working in similar care environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Positive attitude to supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Being involved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing, ensuring that any reasonable requests are acted upon, and concerns or complaints are escalated.

Skills

Communication skills

Written communication

People skills

Education

NVQ 3 in care

Job description

Avery Healthcare is seeking a warm, dedicated Senior Care Assistant - Nights at Miramar Care Home in Herne Bay to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring environment for residents, visitors and staff.

You will be part of a close-knit team, promoting respect and compassionate care, with DBS checks and UK-work eligibility required. This role is on-site at Miramar Care Home and may involve night shifts.