Senior Care Assistant

Prestwick Care; Chester-le-Street; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Prestwick Care is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for their Covent House location. This role offers an exciting opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment, emphasizing quality care and strong relationships with residents. Full training and a staff discount card are included for a rewarding workplace experience.

Benefits

Full training package

Increasing portfolio of experience within the homes

Supportive environment

Staff Leisure Discount Card

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the care industry OR genuine interest in working in the care environment.
• Great communication skills both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the provision of care and support for daily living activities.
• Ensure dignity and individuality of residents is respected.
• Complete care planning needs and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Communication Skills

Care Provision

Job description

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.

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!