Senior Care Assistant

Crystal Care Group South East; Hassocks; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider in Hassocks is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to enhance the quality of care delivered to residents. You will manage medication and mentor junior staff while ensuring a safe and supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have experience in personal care and a solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations. This full-time role requires a compassionate approach and commitment to high standards of care within the care team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a care assistant.
• Ability to manage and administer medication.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Infection Control regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide the highest level of personal care to residents.
• Liaise with other healthcare professionals.
• Ensure compliance with statutory and legal requirements.

Skills

Personal care

Medication management

Mentoring

Health & Safety compliance

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 Furze Field Manor, Sayers Common!

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 o...