Senior Care Assistant – Compassionate, Impactful Elder Care

Avery Healthcare Group; Nuthall CP; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DBS check funded by Avery

Job summary

Avery Healthcare is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for Acer Court Care Home in Nuthall. You’ll work with a caring team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, open, supportive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

The role focuses on wellbeing monitoring, person-centred care planning, and supporting residents with their medication. DBS clearance is funded by Avery, and eligibility to work in the UK is required.

Qualifications

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years’ experience working in similar care environment.
• Have the ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Have a positive attitude to both supporting and nurturing residents and staff.
• Be responsive and flexible to cover a range of responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Monitoring the wellbeing of each resident, being aware of any change impacting on care and care plans, ensuring that new needs are met, and written records are amended to reflect any variation.
• Being involved in the person-centred care planning process, by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Supporting residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertaking staff supervisions and supporting staff with their development where required.
• Acting as a key point for contact with residents, their relatives and visitors, as well as health and social care professionals involved in their wellbeing.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes

Job description

Avery Healthcare is recruiting a Senior Care Assistant for Acer Court Care Home in Nuthall. You’ll work with a caring team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, open, supportive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

The role focuses on wellbeing monitoring, person-centred care planning, and supporting residents with their medication. DBS clearance is funded by Avery, and eligibility to work in the UK is required.