Senior Care Assistant- Nights

Nightingale Hammerson; South Shields; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading care provider is seeking a Senior Care Assistant in South Shields. Responsibilities include assessing individual needs and administering medication safely. Candidates must have previous care experience and an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. The role offers 22-44 hours of work per week at a rate of £13.80 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous care experience, preferably in older people's care or dementia setting.
• Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Assess the individuals' needs and formulate care plans.
• Administer medication safely and ensure competency.

Skills

Care Experience

Medication Administration

Person-Centred Care

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Overview

Extraordinary People, Exceptional Care

Senior Care Assistant

Are you a Senior Care Assistant looking to further develop your skills? Our Senior Care Assistants play a key role in ensuring each person living within our homes receive the care they need to live a fulfilling life.

Rates of pay: NVQ level 3 in Health and Social care: £13.80 per hour

Senior Care Assistant – Nights 22-44 hours per week

Introduction to the role

Orchard Care Homes is at the forefront of delivering high quality individual care to meet the person’s needs. Our focus is on ensuring medication is appropriate and providing meaningful activities to everyone.

As one of our Senior Care Assistants, you will be responsible for assessing the individuals needs and formulating person-centred care plans, ensuring that medical, physical, and emotional needs are met. Administering medication safely is paramount, all our senior care assistants are provided with additional training to ensure competency and knowledge of the medication used in our homes.

You will have previous care experience, within Older People’s care or within a dementia setting. It is a requirement to have a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.