Senior Care Assistant - Bank/Casual

Westward Care Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Westward Care Limited in Leeds is seeking a Senior Care Assistant - Bank/Casual to cover shifts and support residents with daily living tasks. You will supervise care routines, assist with medications, and work closely with the management team to maintain high standards of care.

Applicants should have experience in residential care, be a reliable team player, and be committed to promoting residents' dignity and wellbeing. This role offers flexible bank/casual hours across our Leeds locations.

Qualifications

• Experience of caring for older people in a residential setting.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to follow policies and NICE guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide, oversee, supervise, and monitor the daily routine to ensure consistent high standards of resident care.
• Order, store and administer medication according to policy and NICE guidance.
• Be in charge as required, allocating the workload and supervising the staff.
• Develop a good working relationship with the Enhanced Senior and the management team.
• Communicate effectively between Managers and care staff, both written and verbally.
• Promote a friendly, homely atmosphere at all times.
• Assist residents with their activities of daily living.

Job description

Senior Care Assistant - Bank/Casual

OVERALL OBJECTIVES:

• Provide physical and emotional support and care for the residents of the home, maintaining high standards of care and supervision of daily routines.

• Assist in providing a stable and caring environment that underpins the residents' emotional and psychological well-being.

• Support residents in continuing the expression of their culture, faith, and values.

• Develop a good working relationship with managers and be involved in mentoring and guidance of staff.

• Take charge of a shift in the absence of the Home Manager.

About the role

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

Resident Care and Supervision

• Provide, oversee, supervise, and monitor the daily routine to ensure consistent high standards of resident care.

• Order, store and administer medication according to policy and NICE guidance.

• Be in charge as required, allocating the workload and supervising the staff.

• Develop a good working relationship with the Enhanced Senior and the management team.

• Communicate effectively between Managers and care staff, both written and verbally.

• Contribute to and adhere to the development of individual care plans concerning hygiene, bathing, continence management, mobility, feeding, dressing, and general care in an person centred way according to current needs an choices

• Assist with the administration of medication in accordance with medication procedures.

• Promote a friendly, homely atmosphere at all times.

• Assist residents with their activities of daily living.

• Assist with domestic/housekeeping tasks, maintain general tidiness, and promote a homely atmosphere.

• Greet visitors, ensure general security policies are adhered to, answer the telephone, and screen calls as required.

Staff Supervision

• Supervise staff on shift, ensuring high standards of care, adherence to procedures, and safety while at work.

• Ensure the Home Manager and Deputy Manager are informed of any problems or developments regarding staff, residents, or support services in a timely manner.

Communication and Teamwork

• Communicate effectively with managers, care staff, residents, and visitors.

• Maintain confidentiality and discretion in communicating personal matters to senior and other members of staff and residents.

• Uphold the key principles of residents' rights, citizenship, independence, choice, privacy, fulfillment, and dignity.

• Respect residents' beliefs and values, arranging visits to places of worship and clergy visits as needed.

• Assist residents with reading and general intellectual stimulation, and support them in pursuing outside interests and activities.

• Participate in team meetings and individual meetings with the Line Manager as required.

Health and Safety

• Ensure conformance with the company's health and safety at work policy, by self and staff.

• Accompany healthcare professionals to resident rooms, provide a full report to the person in charge, and complete relevant documents if required.

• Assist with the care of the dying.

Other Duties

• Be accountable for undertaking specific responsibilities as directed by the Home Manager.

• Undertake appropriate training as determined by the Home Manager.

• Carry out other duties as may be reasonably required by the Deputy Manager/Enhanced Senior.

About the company

We are one of Leeds’ most respected health and social care providers, with a proven track record in providing award-winning care and support to older people in Leeds locations including Headingley, Methley, Beeston and Roundhay. Our network of care homes and independent living apartments is small enough to provide quality and individual care, but large enough to provide care services that are right for you, even if your circumstances change. We passionately believe that happiness is just as important as health and that quality care should always go hand in hand with quality of life, and do all we can to make you and your loved ones feel at ease from day one.