Senior Care Assistant

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Senior Care Assistant - Kirksanton

St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients which is why we are an award-winning company and have been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' and 'The most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK'.

The role of being a senior carer is an important and valued role within the Health & Social Care industry.

You will lead, develop, and co-ordinate a team of care workers to provide the highest standards of care to our residents, ensuring the dignity of the residents is always maintained.

Job Role: To support the Manager in the overall management of the home, assume responsibilities of the Manager in his/her absence, create an environment which respects the rights and wishes of the residents, encourage person-centred care, and maximize independence.

The successful person will be joining a close-knit, friendly team who offer a quality service.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will be responsible for:

• Understanding and providing the requirements for 'normal' health and having insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
• Assisting the client in any area of his/her daily care needs which they would normally undertake themselves if they were able to do so.
• Participating in holistic caring activities.
• Providing care for all clients' needs as required with the aim of optimizing their independence.
• Ensuring a system is in place that promotes residents' participation in the planning and reviewing of care.
• Being responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication, and care delivery for a designated group of service users.
• Understanding the right of the individual to confidentiality.
• Moving and handling, dressing, and assisting residents in their daily hygiene and dressing needs.
• Observing and reporting any changes in residents' condition.
• Reporting to the Manager any hazards or unsafe equipment that may be injurious to the health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
• Attending any in-service training arranged as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement.
• Ensuring service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures, and practices.

As a Senior Care Assistant, it would be desirable to have:

• NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
• Previous experience as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
• A passion for care of the elderly.
• Experience of medication administration.

Benefits of working with the St Philips Family:

• A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment.
• The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications - 'learn while you earn!'
• 4-weekly pay periods.
• Full training given.
• Paid induction and shadow shifts.
• E-Learning incentive scheme.
• Paid holiday.
• Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
• Rewards scheme for all staff.
• Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.00.