Senior Carer Days

Gold Care Homes; Braintree; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading care home in Braintree as a caregiver. You will ensure high standards of care for residents, support staff training, and assist in daily living activities. With a warm and friendly environment, this role offers competitive pay and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Salary Advance

Employee Assistance Programme

Professional Development

Employee of the Month

Long term service awards

Perkbox

Blue Light Card

Refer a Friend

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering personal and psychological care.
• Ability to maintain high care standards and assist with daily living activities.

Responsibilities

• Support residents with daily living activities and administer medication.
• Train junior staff and maintain accurate care records.

Skills

Compassion

Communication

Job description

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About Our Home:

Nestled amidst the serene beauty of Braintree, The New Deanery isn't just a care home-it's a haven where memories are crafted, laughter echoes, and the vibrant strut of our resident peacocks adds a touch of magic to the day. With sprawling gardens and cozy nooks, every resident finds their slice of paradise, whether it's under a tree's shade or in the heart of our lively lounge. Here, every sunrise promises personalized care, heartwarming activities, and the comforting embrace of a community that cherishes the dance of life in every step. Welcome to The New Deanery, where every moment is a celebration.

If you have experience and want to share our values and delivering our aim by:

• Being responsive and showing compassion to the individual needs of all.
• Providing residents and staff with a warm, friendly, healthy and safe environment to live and work
• Establishing a person-centred approach to care.
• Building the best team by encouraging training and self-development of all.

What does the role involve?

• 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.
• 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 Clients and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.
• Complete Care Planning in a person centred way
• Ensure the smooth running of the shift
• Administer medication in a safe way
• Deliver a high level of personal and psychological care to all residents in a professional manner, arranging rotas to meet their care requirements e.g. medications; toileting; bathing; etc.
• Complete records where required to a satisfactory standard. Ensuring the changeover and Keyworker documentation are fully completed within the timeframes agreed.

What we can offer you:

• £13.80 Per Hour
• ESAS - Salary Advance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Perkbox
• Employee of the Month
• Long term service awards
• Blue Light Card
• Professional Development
• Refer a Friend