Senior Healthcare Assistant

Pin Point Health & Social Care; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Senior Health Care Assistant to deliver high standards of care. This full-time position requires NVQ Level 3 and experience in a care home environment. Responsibilities include assisting with daily living and maintaining care records. Candidates must have effective communication skills and the ability to adapt to different environments. The role offers opportunities in diverse healthcare settings and a chance to make a positive impact on residents' lives.

Benefits

Access to online staff portal

Work in various healthcare environments

Full-time work opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a care home environment as a Senior Care Assistant.
• Ability to demonstrate skills for the role.
• Access to own transport is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high standards of care.
• Administer medication and maintain records.
• Act as a key worker for assigned residents.
• Assist with daily living activities.

Skills

Effective communication

Patience

Flexibility

Trustworthiness

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Senior Health Care Assistant

• Newcastle upon Tyne
• Full Time
• Either Full Time Night Shift or Full Time Days
• From £12.95 - £14.00 per hour

We are currently looking to recruit experienced Senior Healthcare Assistants.

The Person:

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

• NVQ Level 3 is essential
• Transferrable DBS Certificate is preferable but not essential
• Experience working within a care home environment as a Senior care assistant is essential
• You MUST be able to demonstrate that you have the skills and experience to perform well in this role
• To 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:

As part of our agency care team at Pin Point Health and Social Care your main duties will include:

• 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 Package:

You will have access to the following benefits as part of the role of Senior Health Care Assistant:

• Full time work
• Opportunity to work within a wide range of different healthcare environments
• Access to our online staff portal to manage your availability and work assignments

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.

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