Senior Care Assistant - Compassionate, Resident-Focused Care

Avery Healthcare Group; Hinckley and Bosworth; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Healthcare Group is looking for a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to join Hinckley House Care Home in Hinckley, Leicestershire. You’ll work with the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring, open and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

The role requires NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in care, about two years’ experience in similar settings, and strong verbal and written communication.

Qualifications

• Have an NVQ 3 or equivalent in care for care homes.
• Have 2 years’ experience working in similar care environment.
• 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

• Monitor 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.
• Be involved in the person-centred care planning process by implementing, monitoring, and undertaking monthly evaluations.
• Support residents with their medication requirements.
• Undertake staff supervisions and support staff with their development where required.
• Act 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

Positive attitude

Flexible

Education

NVQ 3 in care

Job description

Avery Healthcare Group is looking for a warm, enthusiastic Senior Care Assistant to join Hinckley House Care Home in Hinckley, Leicestershire. You’ll work with the Care team to deliver high standards of personal care in a safe, caring, open and inclusive environment for residents, visitors and staff.

The role requires NVQ 3 (or equivalent) in care, about two years’ experience in similar settings, and strong verbal and written communication.