Senior Care Assistant

Proud to Care Devon; Yelverton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A caring community home in Yelverton seeks a compassionate individual for personal care duties. The role involves administering medications, assisting residents with daily needs, and collaborating with families and the care team. Applicants must hold a Level 3 NVQ and be flexible with shifts, including weekends. If you’re enthusiastic and enjoy making a difference in residents' lives, this position offers a fulfilling experience.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic even on Monday mornings.
• Must have medication training.
• Flexibility for 13-hour shifts with alternate weekends.

Responsibilities

• Safely giving out medications.
• Helping residents with personal care while keeping their dignity intact.
• Working with individual care plans.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Positive

Great communication skills

Education

Level 3 NVQ

Job description

Overview

What we’re all about: We’re at a 25 bed operation, and we care about creating a proper family feel here – the kind of warmth and personal attention that often gets lost in larger carehomes. Our residents have lived full lives, and they deserve so much better than just being processed through daily routines.

Every single decision we make starts with asking “Is this what’s best for our residents?” Whether it’s Marge who loves her morning cup of tea just so, or John who needs that extra bit of patience with his mobility – it’s about seeing the person, not just the care plan.

You need to be:

• Enthusiastic (even on Monday mornings!)
• Positive and proactive
• Great at talking to people – residents, families, the whole team
• Ready to really collaborate with management on making things better

Look, we won’t pretend it’s always easy work, but if you’re the right person, it’s incredibly rewarding. These residents become like family, and there’s nothing quite like seeing someone smile because you’ve made their day a bit brighter.

Does the job role include personal care?: Yes

Working Patterns

Shifts can vary from 13 hour days to 7 hour am or pm shifts.

Flexibility is a must and also must be available to work alternate weekends.

Essential details

What you'll need:

• Level 3 NVQ
• Medication training
• Flexibility for 13-hour shifts, 3 times a week with alternate weekends
• Willingness to cover nights when needed

What you'll be doing:

• Safely giving out medications
• Helping residents with personal care while keeping their dignity intact
• Working with individual care plans
• Chatting with families and healthcare professionals
• Joining in training sessions
• Keeping everyone safe and healthy
• Supporting the rest of our care team
• Working with management to keep improving how we do things