Senior Care Assistant

Newportcarehomes

Cwmbran

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 24,000

Part time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Career development

Friendly atmosphere

Job summary

Mayflower Residential Home in Llantarnam near Cwmbran, South Wales, is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant to cover day and night shifts. The role offers permanent, part-time and full-time options with a variety of shift patterns including evenings and weekends.

You will look after the physical, emotional and social needs of clients using a person-centred approach, and support other care workers while adhering to policies and DBS checks.

Qualifications

Previous care experience is desirable but not essential.
Level 3 Health and Social Care or willingness to work towards a qualification.
DBS check will be required on appointment.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs.
Assist Clients with morning routines and bedtime routines.
Assist with washing, bathing, dressing and personal hygiene.
Support Clients with skin, teeth, hair and nails care.
Record care and medication activities accurately and follow care plans.

Skills

Compassion

Team support

Willingness to learn

Education

Health and Social Care Level 3

Job description

Mayflower Residential Home hiring an experienced Senior Care Assistant to work Day and Night Shifts.

Part and Full Time
Various shift patterns to cover, including evenings and weekends – can also include Night Shift Work.

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a SENIOR Care Assistant to join our residential home in Llantarnam near Cwmbran, South Wales.

Our ethos is to be professional, hard-working, client led and fun. A happy atmosphere is promoted by the Management, as this adds to the home’s environment.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Induction training given.
Ongoing career training and development.
Happy, friendly working atmosphere.

JOB PURPOSE

To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person-centred approach
To observe and promote the Client’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights
To actively support other Care Workers
To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Mayfield’s policies, procedures and guidelines

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Care provision

To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities
To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night
To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower
To assist Clients to dress and undress
To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails
To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene
To assist Clients with their medication
To prepare food and drink for the Client
To provide light general household domestic duties, including laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management

Recording and Reporting

To maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care and medication support given and tasks undertaken
To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the Client and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it

General

To dress appropriately, wearing uniform and using personal protective equipment provided.
To attend in house and external training pertinent to the role of Care Assistant.
Any other duties requested by Senior Management, which are within the scope of the post

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience as a Care Assistant is desirable but not an essential since all training needs will be provided for you.

Level 3 in Health and Social Care Desirable or willing to work towards a Qualification.

Appointment to this position will be subject to a successful DBS check

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time
Part-time hours: 37.5 per week

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