Senior Healthcare Assistant

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Job summary

A local healthcare provider in Gillingham is seeking a Senior Care Assistant to provide high-quality care and ensure resident safety. Candidates must have a caring personality, previous experience in medication administration, and an NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care. The company offers continuous training, paid holidays, and a workplace pension.

Benefits

Ongoing training

Paid holiday

Workplace Pension

Refer a friend scheme

Qualifications

• Kind and caring personality essential for supporting residents.
• Experience in medication administration required.
• Relevant qualification in health and social care needed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure resident safety and provide proper care under supervision.
• Maintain positive atmosphere in the care home.
• Administer medication as needed.

Skills

Caring personality

Medication administration

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care

Job description

Job Vacancy: 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 Link: www.charinghealthcare.co.uk/working-for-us

About Charing Healthcare

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, visit our website: www.charinghealthcare.co.uk

Other Benefits

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

Responsibilities of the Senior Care Assistant Role

• Follow instructions from supervisors to ensure resident safety and proper care
• Contribute to the efficient operation of the home and create a positive atmosphere for residents
• Administer medication as required

Requirements of the Senior Care Assistant Role

• A kind and caring personality
• Previous experience in medication administration
• NVQ Level 2 in Health and Social Care (or equivalent)

How to Apply

Please apply below with your CV including phone and email details. Our Recruitment Manager will contact you promptly as we are looking to fill this position quickly.