Senior Care Assistant

AA Euro Recruitment UK; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

AA Euro Healthcare is seeking experienced Senior Care Assistants to support clients in Ipswich on behalf of one of the UK's largest residential, nursing, and dementia care providers. The role involves hands-on care, medication administration, mobility assistance, and strict adherence to care plans.

Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care Certificate, 1+ year of relevant experience, and up-to-date training in medicines administration, First Aid, and safety

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate required.
• At least 1 year experience with adults with physical & intellectual disability in a care home.
• Medicines Administration training up to date.
• Emergency First Aid (Including CPR).
• Up to date Safety Intervention training.
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide personal care and assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
• Administer medication according to prescribed schedules.
• Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary.
• Monitor and report changes in clients' health or behavior.
• Implement behavior management techniques as needed.
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients.
• Follow care plans and instructions provided by healthcare professionals.
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided.

Skills

Team player

Independent worker

Medicines administration

First Aid (CPR)

Observation & reporting

Education

NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care

Care Certificate

Job description

AA Euro Healthcare is welcoming applications from experienced healthcare professionals.

We are seeking agency Senior Care Assistants for our well established clients based in Ipswich. The suitable candidate will be working for us on behalf of one of the UK's Largestresidential, nursing, and dementia careM

• Minimum Requirement of NVQ Level 2 in Health & Social Care or Care certificate
• One years' experience of working with adults with physical & intellectual disability in a care home
• Up to date Medicines Administration training
• Emergency First Aid ( Including CPR )
• Up to date Safety Intervention training
• Ability to work as part of a Team or Independently

Key Responsibilities:

Provide personal care and assistance to clients, including bathing, dressing, and grooming

• Administer medication according to prescribed schedules
• Assist with mobility and transfers, including heavy lifting when necessary
• Monitor and report changes in clients' health or behavior
• Implement behavior management techniques as needed
• Provide companionship and emotional support to clients
• Follow care plans and instructions provided by healthcare professionals
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided