Senior Health Care Assistant

Pin Point Recruitment; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing agency in Tees Valley is seeking experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants to provide high standards of care in Darlington. Candidates should be confident in medication administration and have experience in a care home setting. The role involves formulating care plans and delivering personal care, emphasizing effective communication and adaptability to various environments.

Qualifications

• Confident in medication administration.
• Experience as a Senior care assistant in a care home.
• Possess good manners and a flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care.
• Formulate and maintain individual care plans.
• Provide personal care and maintain communication with the Home Manager.

Skills

Medication administration

Communication skills

Adaptability

Reliability

Patience under pressure

Job description

We're recruiting experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants to work in Darlington as part of our established healthcare agency.

The Person:

The following experience and characteristics are considered essential to the role:

Experienced and confident in medication administration

Experience working within a care home environment as a Senior care assistant is essential

Possess good manners and a flexible approach

Ability to communicate effectively

Ability to be patient & keep calm under pressure

Easily adaptable to new environments

Reliable & trustworthy

Access to your own transport is desirable, however this is not essential

Flexible to work within multiple environments on a weekly basis dependent on the requirements of our clients.

The Role:

Delivering high standards of care

To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both

To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive.

To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).

Ensuring you are flexible, committed and passionate in your approach to all work assignments

Assisting with activities of daily living and domestic duties

Ensuring that the health, safety and welfare of clients is always protected

Maintain regular communication with the Home Manager

Ensuring effective written and oral communication at all times

The Company:

Pin Point Health and Social Care work in partnership with a wide range of care providers in order to deliver high quality, consistent and reliable staffing solutions.