Senior care Assistant

VIOMAR Care Homes Limited; Droitwich Spa; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care home in Droitwich Spa is seeking dedicated caregivers to assist with personal care and provide support during the absence of senior staff. Candidates should have at least 2 years of senior care experience and a QCF Diploma Level 3 or equivalent. The position offers flexible working hours, competitive pay between £12.21-£13.50 per hour, and the opportunity for both full-time and part-time shifts. Join us in providing quality care for our residents.

Benefits

Company pension

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of senior care experience required.
• Must have a valid driver's licence.
• Ability to provide personal care and companionship.

Responsibilities

• Support with personal care requirements.
• Chart notes for review by staff.
• Observe and report changes in health status.
• Administer medication and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Senior care experience

Communication

Companionship

Education

QCF Diploma Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

*** WE DO NOT HAVE A SPONSORSHIP LICENCE, SO NO OVERSEAS CANDIDATES PLEASE***

Purpose of position: To support the head of home in all aspects of the home's management, including taking complete charge during the absence of the senior staff.

Responsibilities

• Help to ensure that all junior and domestic staff contribute to the best of their ability to the efficient running of the home and the creation of the right atmosphere.
• Assist service users with their personal care needs and help to provide health supervision and attention through direct nursing care when needed.
• Help with the formulation of social and health care plans for new service users and with service user reviews.
• Help to control the issue of drugs for which the home has taken responsibility and to maintain the necessary records.
• Participate in the development of activities for service users in which they can join and which will enhance their quality of life.
• Help to ensure that the preparation, cooking and serving of food meet the required standards.
• Help to ensure that rooms and common spaces are properly cleaned and maintained and adequately heated.
• Participate in staff meetings and in staff training and development activities.
• Support the head of home in his or her duties as the "responsible officer" for the home under the Health and Safety at Work, etc Act 1974 and the fire regulations.
• Help the head of home maintain such log books and records as may be required by the registering authority or the managers of the home.

Hours

Hours of work: full-time.

Qualifications

• QCF Diploma Level 3 or equivalent (can be working towards)

Duties

• Supporting and assisting with all personal care requirements
• Charting or taking notes for others to review
• Providing companionship and supportive listening
• Observing and reporting any changes in the health or status of the patient
• Taking vitals, height, and weight
• Preparing meals and feeding patients
• Responding to emergency situations
• Prompting and administering medication
• Providing support with hobbies, studies, and social activities

COVID-19 precautions

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitisation, disinfection or cleaning procedures in place

Working arrangements

• Flexible Working Options Available:
• Part-time
• Work remotely

No

Job Types

Full-time, Part-time

Pay

£12.21-£13.50 per hour

Expected hours

24 – 40 per week

Benefits

• Company pension

Shift hours

• 7am - 2pm
• 2pm - 8pm
• 8pm - 7am
• 7am - 8pm

Weekend availability

Application questions

Do you have a valid driver\'s licence?

Experience

• Senior care: 2 years (required)