Overview
Senior Care Assistant - Roxholm Hall
44 hours per week • Days/Nights
St Philip's Care is dedicated to providing outstanding care to our clients. We have been named 'The most outstanding care group in the UK' and ‘The most outstanding Residential Care Management Team in the UK’.
The role of a Senior Care Assistant is an important and valued position within the Health & Social Care industry. You will lead, develop and coordinate a team of care workers to provide the highest standards of care to our residents, ensuring the dignity of the residents is always maintained.
Responsibilities
- Support the Manager in the overall management of the home.
- Assume responsibilities of the Manager in their absence.
- Create an environment which respects the rights and wishes of the residents and encourages person-centred care and maximises independence.
- Understand and provide the requirements for “normal” health and insight into the effects on the client and family when continued care is needed.
- Assist residents in daily care needs as they would normally undertake themselves if able.
- Participate in holistic caring activities and care for clients’ needs to optimise independence.
- Promote residents’ participation in planning and reviewing their care.
- Be responsible for the care planning process, maintaining appropriate medication and care delivery for a designated group of service users.
- Respect the individual’s right to confidentiality.
- Assist with moving and handling, dressing, and daily hygiene needs.
- Observe and report any changes in residents’ conditions.
- Report hazards or unsafe equipment to the Manager that may affect health and safety of staff, residents, and visitors.
- Attend in-service training as part of staff development and mandatory training, which is a legal requirement.
- Ensure service is delivered in accordance with all relevant policies, procedures and practices.
Qualifications (Desirable)
- NVQ 3 / MA L3 in Health and Social Care or working towards it.
- Previous experience as a senior in a Residential Care or Nursing Home.
- A passion for the care of the elderly.
- Experience of medication administration.
Benefits
- A supportive, inclusive, friendly working environment.
- The opportunity to progress and gain further qualifications “learn while you earn!”
- 4-weekly pay periods.
- Full training provided; paid induction and shadow shifts.
- E-Learning incentive scheme.
- Paid holiday.
- Flexible opportunities to fit around your life.
- Rewards scheme for all staff.
- Refer a friend bonus scheme worth £100.