Senior Care Assistant

Crystal Care Group South West; Exeter; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care organization in Exeter is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-level personal care at Woodland View Lodge. The successful candidate will manage medication, review and update care plans, and mentor junior staff. This role requires a compassionate and dedicated individual who can deliver exceptional care while ensuring a safe environment for residents. Join a caring team that values both residents and team members.

Qualifications

• Experience as a care assistant is essential.
• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
• Ability to mentor and support less experienced staff.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer medication to residents.
• Review and update resident care plans regularly.
• Lead by example within the Care Team.

Skills

Personal care

Team leadership

Medication administration

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 Woodland View Lodge, Topsham, Exeter!

Your role will be based in Woodland View Lodge.

Crystal Care Collection are 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 hav...