Senior Care Assistant

Talent Finder; Redditch; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to provide exceptional care in a residential setting. This role involves planning and supervising care for vulnerable residents, ensuring their dignity and individuality are respected. You will lead shifts, assist with personal care, and engage residents in meaningful activities. Join a compassionate team committed to enhancing the lives of those in their care. If you have a genuine passion for supporting the elderly, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a positive impact.

Qualifications

• Experience working with elderly and dementia patients in a care setting.
• Ability to communicate effectively with residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead shifts, assign staff duties, and liaise with healthcare professionals.
• Assist with personal care while maintaining dignity and respect.
• Encourage residents' participation in daily activities and promote independence.

Skills

Care for the elderly

Communication skills

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Compassion and empathy

Supervisory experience

Medication administration

Personal care assistance

Education

H&SC Level 3 in Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant | Worcestershire | Full Time | £12.75 per hour

Set on seven acres of secluded grounds, our client is a Residential Care Home on the edge of Redditch, Worcestershire. Rated overall “Good” in the last CQC inspection (April 2019) the Home is family owned, and registered to care for up to 28 residents.

In this role, you will plan, implement and supervise the provision of quality care, in conjunction with service users. You will ensure that Service Users retain their dignity and individuality and be involved in the general activities of the Home.

You will maintain a safe and secure environment for vulnerable service users, staff and visitors.

Are you the right person for the job?

• Genuine interest in and experience working with the elderly and dementia in a care setting
• A caring and compassionate individual providing support and care to our vulnerable residents and staff
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels – good standard of English written and verbal skills
• A Team player, who is able to work on your own initiative and has the skills to organise and plan the shift with Care Assistants
• Committed to provide the highest standard of care to our residents
• H&SC Level 3 in Care OR willing to work towards (QCF Units in health and social care or equivalent)
• Sensitive to the needs of others and able to provide social and emotional support
• Satisfactory DBS Checks and excellent attendance and punctuality record
• Previous supervisory experience – desirable
• Competent in administering medication – full training will be provided

Your main responsibilities will include

• To be able to lead a shift, assigning staff duties, and liaising with other health care professionals as required.
• To assist with all aspects of personal care, including washing, personal hygiene, dressing and assisting with meals, whilst ensuring dignity and respect are maintained at all times for people who use our care service
• To promote and adhere to the workplace values and provide choice and commitment to the mental health and physical well-being of residents
• To help residents to participate in daily activities of their choice such as recreational/leisure activities, crafts, reading and writing and day trips
• To help service users with mobility problems and other physical disabilities, as stated in the individual service users’ care plan
• To encourage service users to remain as independent as possible.
• Closely monitor service users who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems
• Answer nurse call system, giving assistance as required
• Carrying out general tasks such as housework and laundry and ensuring service users’ clothing is kept clean and tidy and liaising with service users’ families for items required
• Working with staff and other health and social care professionals to produce individual personalised care plans
• To report to the home manager any significant changes in the health or circumstances of a service user
• Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for service users at the end of their life and the bereaved, in line with Parklands policies and procedures
• Assist Service Users who need help during meal times (be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc)
• Escort Service Users travelling to and from the Care Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc

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