Senior Care Lead: Compassionate Resident Care & Plans

Stonehaven Healthcare Ltd; Exeter; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Stonehaven Healthcare Ltd in Exeter is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join Dove Tree House for 38 hours per week. You will support residents with daily living activities, personal care, mobility, and nutrition while working with a care team to deliver individual care plans and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

The role requires a compassionate, patient approach and a commitment to resident wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Assist in staff supervision and orientation
• Participate in counselling and disciplinary processes
• Identify staff training needs and attend courses
• Compile duty staff rotas
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities
• Good communication with colleagues and residents
• Caring, patient nature focused on residents
• Physical ability for standing, lifting, cleaning
• Flexible attitude and adaptability to changing needs

Responsibilities

• Care for residents and assist with daily living activities
• Develop individual care plans including nutrition and mobility
• Assist dressing, bathing, and toileting
• Support residents with mobility and use of aids
• Care for residents who are ill or have minor wounds
• Support residents who are dying with compassion
• Make beds, tidy rooms, and manage commodes
• Launder and coordinate with housekeeper for repairs
• Promote activities and social engagement for residents
• Ensure Health and Safety regulations are followed
• Answer call bells and greet visitors
• Liaise with Care Home Manager and local authorities

Skills

Staff supervision

Counselling sessions

Training needs

Duty rotas

Organisation

Communication

Compassion

Manual handling

Positive attitude

Job description

Stonehaven Healthcare Ltd in Exeter is seeking a dedicated Senior Care Assistant to join Dove Tree House for 38 hours per week. You will support residents with daily living activities, personal care, mobility, and nutrition while working with a care team to deliver individual care plans and maintain high standards of hygiene and safety.

The role requires a compassionate, patient approach and a commitment to resident wellbeing.