Senior Healthcare Assistant

Tridenthealth; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Liverpool is seeking a Senior Healthcare Assistant to lead a team of Care Assistants. The role involves maintaining high standards of care, assisting with medication administration, and providing emotional support to residents and their families. Candidates must have a valid Right to Work in the UK. This position offers varying shift hours, including long days and nights.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Right to Work in the UK.
• Experience in leading a team of Care Assistants is essential.
• Ability to maintain accurate resident records using technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Care Assistants to maintain high standards of care.
• Assist the Registered Nurse and Care Manager.
• Administer medication and provide physical/mental stimulation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Compassion

Job description

Trident Healthcare is looking for Senior Healthcare Assistants. Leading a team of Care Assistants, you will be responsible for maintaining the highest standards of care and being a positive influence on the team. Whether demonstrating how to use a walking frame, assisting someone at the end of their life to eat, or communicating with a resident’s family, you will do so with kindness.

Assisting the Registered Nurse and Care Manager, you will provide physical and mental stimulation through social and recreational activities, and administer medication.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Maintaining high-quality service standards.
2. Understanding regulatory frameworks, developing risk assessments, and care plans.
3. Maintaining accurate resident records using modern technology.
4. Monitoring and managing medication in accordance with legislation.
5. Making timely decisions.
6. Providing guidance and support to team members to ensure clinical proficiency.
7. Making decisions and taking actions promptly.

Our client offers a range of shift hours, including long days and nights, depending on ward needs.

It is mandatory for all applicants to have a valid Right to Work in the UK.