Senior Care Assistant: Compassionate Care Leader

Stonehaven Healthcare Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehaven Healthcare Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant in Exeter to join Dove Tree House. The role is 38 hours per week, providing high-quality care and support to residents in a welcoming home environment.

You will assist with daily living activities, contribute to care plans, and ensure safety and compassion in every interaction. Excellent communication and team collaboration are essential to success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home, hospital, or similar kitchen environment is desirable but not essential.
• Strong organisational and multitasking skills, with the ability to work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Good communication skills with a professional and respectful approach to colleagues and residents.

Responsibilities

• Care for residents and assist in daily living activities such as dressing, bathing and toileting.
• Assist in development of individual care plans including nutrition, mobility and continence.
• Assist residents with moving and handling and use of personal equipment.
• Support residents who are sick, provide basic nursing care, and respond to call bells and visitors.
• Maintain cleanliness, tidy rooms, and manage resident laundry or related tasks.
• Liaise with Care Home Manager and local authorities as needed; ensure health and safety standards are followed.

Skills

Staff supervision

Counselling

Training needs

Service training

Duty rotas

Organization

Communication

Compassionate

Manual handling

Flexible attitude

Job description

Stonehaven Healthcare Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant in Exeter to join Dove Tree House. The role is 38 hours per week, providing high-quality care and support to residents in a welcoming home environment.

You will assist with daily living activities, contribute to care plans, and ensure safety and compassion in every interaction. Excellent communication and team collaboration are essential to success in this role.