Senior Care Assistant

Newportcarehomes

Newport

On-site

GBP 13,776 - 19,286

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Induction training

Ongoing career training and development

Friendly working atmosphere

Job summary

Newportcarehomes is seeking an experienced Senior Care Assistant for our residential home in Newport, South Wales. This role includes both part-time and full-time positions, with various shift patterns including night shifts.

The successful candidate will provide personal care, maintain client independence and dignity, and assist with medication and daily living needs. Training will be provided, and a happy, supportive work atmosphere is emphasized in our ethos.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Care Assistant is desirable but not essential.
Willing to work towards a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Responsibilities

Provide personal care and support to Clients with various needs.
Maintain accurate records of care and medication support.
Attend in-house and external training pertinent to the role.

Skills

Personal care and support

Communication skills

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Education

Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Mayfield Residential Home hiring an experienced Senior Care Assistant to work Day and Night Shifts.

Part and Full Time
Various shift patterns to cover, including evenings and weekends – can also include Night Shift Work.

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a SENIOR Care Assistant to join our residential home in Newport, South Wales.

Our ethos is to be professional, hard-working, client led and fun. A happy atmosphere is promoted by the Management, as this adds to the home’s environment.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Induction training given.
Ongoing career training and development.
Happy, friendly working atmosphere.

JOB PURPOSE

To look after the physical, emotional, cultural and social needs of the Clients using a person-centred approach
To observe and promote the Client’s choice, independence, dignity, privacy, fulfilment and other rights
To actively support other Care Workers
To adhere to all regulatory and statutory obligations and Mayfield’s policies, procedures and guidelines

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Care provision

To provide personal care and support to Clients with a wide range of needs, illnesses and disabilities
To assist Clients getting up in the morning and going to bed at night
To assist Clients to wash, bath and shower
To assist Clients to dress and undress
To assist Clients to look after their skin, teeth, hair and nails
To assist Clients with toileting, continence management and personal hygiene
To assist Clients with their medication
To prepare food and drink for the Client
To provide light general household domestic duties, including laundry, as detailed in the care plan or instructed by Management

Recording and Reporting

To maintain detailed accurate records in respect of care and medication support given and tasks undertaken
To protect the confidentiality of all information relating to the Client and not divulge information to anyone who is not authorised to receive it

General

To dress appropriately, wearing uniform and using personal protective equipment provided.
To attend in house and external training pertinent to the role of Care Assistant.
Any other duties requested by Senior Management, which are within the scope of the post

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

Previous experience as a Care Assistant is desirable but not an essential since all training needs will be provided for you.

Level 3 in Health and Social Care Desirable or willing to work towards a Qualification.

Appointment to this position will be subject to a successful DBS check

Job Types: Permanent, Part-time, Full-time

Part-time hours: 37.5 per week

Schedule: