Senior Healthcare Assistant

Charing Gardens Ltd; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local care provider in Gillingham is seeking a Senior Care Assistant for flexible Day or Night shifts. You will ensure residents' safety, administer medication, and contribute to a supportive care atmosphere. Ideal candidates will have NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and a caring demeanor. This position offers competitive pay and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Ongoing training for personal development

Paid holiday

Work Place Pension (NEST)

2 free uniforms (tunics) and a badge

Refer a friend scheme - bonus awarded

Qualifications

• Experience in administering medication is required.
• Must be a caring person.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety instructions are followed for the residents.
• Contribute to the efficient running of the home.
• Administer medication as required.

Skills

Kindness

Previous experience in medication administration

Education

NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Senior Care Assistant (Flexi) Days or Nights

Location: Charing House, Canterbury Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 5AY

Contracted hours: Full or Part time
Hourly rate of pay: £13.60 per hour
Contact Number: 01634 584600

Online Application form: www.charinghealthcare.co.uk/working-for-us

Charing Healthcare has been providing care since 1998. We are a proactive company with family origins and now have 10 care homes across Kent and Medway. We work in partnership with Kent and Medway council together with the local NHS for some services that we offer.

Charing House Care Home provides high quality Residential & Dementia care for up to 88 residents. For more information about Charing House please visit our website: www.charinghealthcare.co.uk

Other Benefits:

• Ongoing training provided for personal development
• Full Induction
• The opportunities to progress within the company
• Paid holiday
• Work Place Pension (NEST)
• 2 free uniforms (tunics) and a badge
• Refer a friend scheme - bonus awarded

Responsibilities of the Senior Care Assistant Role

• To ensure that instructions by those above you are followed at all times and in the correct manner for the safety of the resident/s. Equally you must ensure that any instruction you give is carried out accordingly.
• To ensure that you contribute, to the best of your ability, to the efficient running of the home and the creation of an atmosphere conducive to the best interests of the residents.
• To ensure the administration of medication is given etc.

Requirements of the Senior Care Assistant Role

• A kind and caring person
• Previous experience in administering medication that is required
• NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

How to Apply

Please apply below with CV including (Phone and Email details) and our Recruitment Manager will be in touch as soon as possible as we are looking for a quick hire.