Senior Care Assistant

riversidehousemorpeth; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Riversidehousemorpeth is seeking a compassionate Care Assistant to support residents in their daily lives and enhance their overall well-being. Responsibilities include planning and supervising care while ensuring dignity and individuality for residents. The ideal candidate should have some experience in a similar role, be reliable, and possess a friendly demeanor for developing positive relationships with residents and their families. Join us in making a lasting difference in people's lives.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a similar role required.
• Must be able to develop positive relationships with residents.
• Reliable, friendly disposition to support residents' personal care.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise quality care with Service Users.
• Ensure dignity and individuality of Service Users is retained.
• Assure a safe environment for all individuals.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Ability to engage with residents

Friendly and caring demeanor

Support in house activities

Resilience and attentiveness

Job description

Do you believe that everyone is entitled to the very best care and support? Do you want to make a lasting difference in people’s lives? Do you want to support people to help them achieve their goals, dreams and aspirations?

We do and we are passionate about providing excellent residential, nursing and dementia care and support to older people with varying levels of need. As a care assistant, you will have the opportunity to be part of 1000s of stories of inspiring care and support for our residents.

As a care assistant you will be supporting our residents with their day to day lives, encouraging them to live as independently as possible.

The Role

• Plan, implement and supervise the provision of quality care, in conjunction with Service Users.
• Ensure Service Users retain their dignity and individuality.
• Be involved in the general activities of the Care Centre.
• Maintain a safe and secure environment for Service Users, Staff Members and Visitors.
• The Senior Care Assistant is responsible for daily running home in the absence of the Home Manager.

Our ideal care assistant will

• Have some experience in a similar role
• Be able to engage and develop positive relationships with residents
• Be reliable, friendly and caring to help our residents achieve their everyday goals (including personal care)
• Be able to support in house activities and hobbies
• Engage with residents and their families to continuously develop care plans
• Be resilient, attentive and ensure our residents are treated with the dignity and care they deserve