Senior Care & Dementia Support Specialist

Kerry Collins Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral programme

Job summary

Kerry Collins Recruitment is seeking compassionate Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants to join our team, providing essential care in home care, assisted living and nursing home settings.

You will support daily living activities, assist with meals, monitor health, administer medications as prescribed, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver personalised plans while ensuring dignity and safety.

Qualifications

• Experience in senior care or hospice care preferred.
• Knowledge of dementia care principles.
• Ability to administer medications safely.
• Experience in home care or nursing homes is beneficial.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Empathy, patience and genuine desire to help others.
• Strong organisational skills for multitasking.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care and daily living assistance.
• Support dementia care and safe environment.
• Assist with meal preparation according to dietary needs.
• Administer prescribed medications and monitor health.
• Engage clients with meaningful activities.
• Maintain care records and observations.
• Collaborate on individualised care plans.
• Provide companionship and emotional support.

Skills

Patient care

Dementia care

Medication administration

Communication skills

Empathy and compassion

Organisation

Home/nursing home experience

Job description

Kerry Collins Recruitment is seeking compassionate Support Workers and Healthcare Assistants to join our team, providing essential care in home care, assisted living and nursing home settings.

You will support daily living activities, assist with meals, monitor health, administer medications as prescribed, and collaborate with healthcare professionals to deliver personalised plans while ensuring dignity and safety.