Senior Care Assistant

Remedicare; Tavistock; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedicare is hiring a Senior Care Assistant in Tavistock to join a residential care home focused on person-centred care for up to 20 residents. Roles include 6- and 12-hour shifts, with day or night options, and medication administration duties in a supportive setting.

Shifts are 24, 36 or 48 hours per week with on-site parking. NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care is preferred; previous senior experience and medication training are beneficial.

Qualifications

• Senior Care Assistants with previous experience working within care as a Senior.
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (Preferred but not essential).
• Medication training or ability to obtain training.

Responsibilities

• Administer medication.
• Work collaboratively within a team of Care Assistants and Senior Carers.
• Liaise with visiting professionals including GPs and other healthcare professionals and families.
• Help to run the shift, hands-on on the floor.

Skills

Medication administration

Team coordination

Communication with healthcare pros

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 Health and Social Care

Job description

Senior Care Assistant – Tavistock (Job ref – PK71557)

Our client in Tavistock is an established Residential Care Home which provides person-centred care for up to 20 residents in a comfortable and supportive environment. They are rated Good in all areas in their most recent CQC report and a part of a supportive, independently-owned care company.

• 6 hours & 12 hour shifts available
• Day or Night shifts available
• £14.50ph with paid break (Equivalent to £15.82ph)

They now have an exciting opportunity for Senior Care Assistants to join their passionate team of Carers and Senior Carers.

Senior Care Assistant pay rates starting at: £14.50+ per hour with Paid Breaks! (Equivalent to £15.82 with unpaid breaks)

These are full or part time, permanent roles working 6 or 12 hour shifts; 24, 36 or 48 hours per week depending on your preference. Both Day and Night shifts are available working 8-8.

• The Care Home offers free on-site parking set in picturesque Devon countryside.

Requirements of the Senior Care Assistant role:

• Senior Care Assistants with previous experience working within care as a Senior
• NVQ Level 2/3 in Health and Social Care (Preferred but not essential)
• Previous experience of working with the elderly
• Medication training

Responsibilities of a Senior Care Assistant:

• Administer medication
• Work collaboratively within a team of other Care Assistants and Senior Carers
• Liaise with all visiting professionals including GPs, other healthcare professionals and families.
• Helping to run the shift, hands on supporting the floor.