Senior Care Assistant

Crystal Care Group South East; Rochester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to join their team in Rochester, England. This role involves managing and administering medication, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the highest standards of care are delivered to residents. Candidates should be experienced in personal care and familiar with relevant legal requirements. This position offers an opportunity to work in a supportive environment within a well-respected care facility.

Qualifications

• Experience as a care assistant required.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective resident interaction.
• Ability to manage medication and care plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage and administer medication to residents.
• Review and update resident care plans regularly.
• Mentor less experienced staff members.

Skills

Experience in personal care

Leadership skills

Knowledge of Health & Social Care Act

Infection Control awareness

Job description

Are you an experienced care assistant looking for the next step in your career? We are actively recruiting exceptional, caring individuals who want to join our team at Lake View Lodge, Halling, Kent!

Crystal Care Collection are focused on making our homes not just luxury places for our residents to live, but also wonderful places for our team members to work.

As a Senior Care Assistant, you will have a high level of responsibility which will include managing and administering medication, reviewing and updating resident care plans, as well as mentoring less experienced staff, whilst leading by example as an integral part of the Care Team. This is a busy role where the highest level of care must be delivered to ensure our resident's needs are met.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).
• To understand and comply with statutory and legal requirements which are relevant such as Health & Safety, COSHH, all aspects of the Health & Social Care Act, to maintain a safe environment throughout the home. Understand and have an awareness of Infection Control
• To liaise with...