Senior Care Assistant

Nurse Seekers Ltd; Newport Pagnell; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Nurse Seekers Ltd. is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a night-based position at a residential care home in Buckinghamshire, near Newport Pagnell.

The role focuses on high-quality, person-centered care during the night shift and involves supporting colleagues to ensure residents are safe, comfortable and well cared for. The home cares for around 30 residents, including those living with dementia, in a peaceful countryside setting.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Experience within residential elderly care.
• Experience supporting people living with dementia.

Responsibilities

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents.
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living needs.
• Promoting dignity, choice, independence and respect at all times.
• Supporting residents living with dementia.
• Administering medication where appropriately trained and authorised.
• Monitoring residents throughout the night.
• Responding to residents' needs in a calm and compassionate manner.
• Identifying and reporting any changes in residents' health or wellbeing.
• Completing care records and documentation accurately.
• Supporting and guiding Care Assistants working alongside you.
• Taking responsibility as a senior member of the night team.
• Ensuring residents remain safe, comfortable and settled throughout the night.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and management.
• Maintaining consistently high standards of care throughout the shift.

Job description

Newport Pagnell, Buckinghamshire

£14.00 Per Hour + Paid Breaks
Full Time Position - Nights Only
Shift Pattern: 8:00pm - 7:00am

Are you an experienced and compassionate Senior Care Assistant looking for a rewarding night-based position within a well-established residential care home?

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to join a beautiful residential care home set within five acres of scenic Buckinghamshire countryside, close to Newport Pagnell.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a family-run care service with a long-standing and highly experienced team, where quality care, dignity, choice and respect are at the heart of everything they do.

The home currently supports around 30 residents and provides residential care for elderly and frail individuals, including people living with dementia. The service also provides both long-term residential care and respite care.

You will play an important role within the night team, providing high-quality, person-centred care while supporting colleagues and ensuring residents are safe, comfortable and well cared for throughout the night.

About the Home

This established residential care home is set within approximately five acres of beautiful Buckinghamshire countryside, providing a peaceful and welcoming environment for residents.

The home is registered for up to 35 residents and currently supports around 30 individuals with varying care needs, including elderly and frail residents and people living with dementia.

The home has created a genuinely homely environment where residents' individuality is respected and their wishes and preferences are central to the care and support they receive.

The care team takes the time to get to know each resident, understand their background, routines, preferences, likes and dislikes, and tailor care around their individual needs.

The home places great importance on continuity and consistency, with a highly experienced and long-standing staff team providing familiar and friendly faces for residents.

The Job Role

As Senior Care Assistant, you will work as a key member of the night team, providing high-quality care and support to residents while taking a senior role in ensuring the smooth running of the shift.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality, person-centred care to residents
• Supporting residents with personal care and daily living needs
• Promoting dignity, choice, independence and respect at all times
• Supporting residents living with dementia
• Administering medication where appropriately trained and authorised
• Monitoring residents throughout the night
• Responding to residents' needs in a calm and compassionate manner
• Identifying and reporting any changes in residents' health or wellbeing
• Completing care records and documentation accurately
• Supporting and guiding Care Assistants working alongside you
• Taking responsibility as a senior member of the night team
• Ensuring residents remain safe, comfortable and settled throughout the night
• Communicating effectively with colleagues and management
• Maintaining consistently high standards of care throughout the shift

About You

We are looking for an experienced Senior Care Assistant who is confident working nights and passionate about delivering excellent care.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as a Senior Care Assistant
• Experience within residential elderly care
• Experience supporting people living with dementia
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