Senior Care Assistant

Crystal Care Group South East; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in Southampton. The role involves managing medication, updating care plans, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will possess strong personal care skills and a thorough understanding of care standards. Join us in providing exceptional care in a supportive environment. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in residents' lives while working within a dedicated team.

Qualifications

• Experience in providing personal care and attention to residents.
• Understanding of statutory and legal requirements in health and safety.
• Ability to mentor less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-level personal care and attention to residents according to care plans.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legal requirements.
• Liaise with other staff to ensure the highest standards of care.

Skills

Personal care

Medication management

Mentoring

Job description

Are you an experienced care assistant looking for the next step in your career? We are actively recruiting exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team at Rownhams Manor, Southampton!

Crystal Care Collection is focused on making our homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will have a high level of responsibility which will include managing and administering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans, as well as mentoring less experienced staff, whilst leading by example as an integral part of the Care Team. This is a busy role where the highest level of care must be delivered to ensure our resident's needs are met.

Key Responsibilities :

• To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).
• To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. Understand and have an awareness of Infection Control
• To liaise with other ...