Senior Care Assistant

Prestwick Care; Alnwick; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join their team in Alnwick. This full-time position offers an excellent opportunity for growth within a supportive environment. As part of a family-run business, you will assist in providing top-quality care, ensuring residents' dignity and individuality are upheld. With full training provided, you will gain diverse experiences while contributing to high standards of care. If you have a genuine interest in caring for others and want to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Full Training Provided

Staff Leisure Discount Card

Supportive Working Environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the care industry or genuine interest in working in care.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of care and ensure residents retain their dignity.
• Dispense medication and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Care Provision

Medication Dispensing

Education

Experience in Care Industry

Vocational Training

Job description

Prestwick Care is a successful family-run business in the North-East of England, currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to work Full-Time at Hillcrest. This is an excellent opportunity for a Care Assistant seeking the next step in their career to join Prestwick Care during a period of growth for the company.

Hillcrest is located in the historic town of Alnwick, featuring beautifully landscaped gardens and providing top-quality Nursing and Residential Care.

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Assist in the provision of care
2. Ensure residents retain their dignity and individuality
3. Act as a role model for other care staff
4. Build good relationships with residents
5. Assist residents with activities of daily living such as washing, dressing, eating, and bathing
6. Dispense medication and ensure accurate recording of all medication-related information (post successful completion of the Safe Handling of Medicines course)
7. Complete, observe, and review care planning needs for residents
8. Maintain accurate and legible records in line with company policies and procedures

What we are looking for:

1. Previous experience in the care industry or a genuine interest in working in care
2. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
3. Willingness to participate in vocational training programs
4. Satisfactory DBS check and check against the ISA list (where applicable)

Why should you apply?

1. Full training provided
2. Opportunity to gain diverse experience within our homes
3. Supportive working environment
4. Staff leisure discount card

Join us to contribute to high standards of care, working as part of a team to ensure residents' dignity and individuality are maintained. We seek individuals with a genuine interest in caring for others.