Senior Care Assistant — Lead & Inspire Compassionate Elder Care

Highgate Care; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Friendly workplace

Training opportunities

Career progression

Meaningful impact in residents' lives

Close-knit team

Job summary

Highgate Care in Cantley Grange, Doncaster, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week, some evenings/weekends). Salary is £13.75 per hour. Sponsorship is not available.

You will support Residents with daily living, supervise junior staff, and ensure compassionate, person-centred care while promoting dignity and independence for residents in our close-knit team.

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)

Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, when required, with all aspects of daily living.
• Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.
• Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity.
• Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.
• Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems.
• Assist in the promotion of continence.
• Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.
• Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
• Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home.
• Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.
• Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.

Skills

Warmth

Organised

Creative

Motivational

Flexible schedule

Team leadership

Education

NVQ level 3

Job description

Highgate Care in Cantley Grange, Doncaster, is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for a permanent, full-time position (35 hours per week, some evenings/weekends). Salary is £13.75 per hour. Sponsorship is not available.

You will support Residents with daily living, supervise junior staff, and ensure compassionate, person-centred care while promoting dignity and independence for residents in our close-knit team.