Senior Home Care Worker

HealthJobs4U Ltd; Tendring; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable healthcare organization in Tendring is seeking a dedicated Senior Home Care Worker to provide high-quality care for elderly clients in their homes. The role requires strong leadership skills and effective communication. Responsibilities include updating care plans, supervising care workers, and assisting clients with daily activities. An attractive salary starting at £27,500 is offered, with variable shifts and on-call payments included.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills and a background in senior care.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients and their families.
• Experience in domiciliary care; senior experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Deliver personalised home care to senior clients.
• Develop comprehensive care plans.
• Supervise and mentor care workers.
• Communicate with clients and healthcare professionals.
• Assist clients with daily activities.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress.
• Drive to clients' homes as required.

Skills

Leadership skills

Effective communication

Experience in domiciliary care

Job description

We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Senior Home Care Worker to join our team. This role is vital in providing high-quality care and support to elderly clients in their own homes.

The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, a background in senior care, and the ability to communicate effectively with both clients and their families.

You will be responsible for updating care plans tailored to each individual's needs, supervising other care workers, providing training and mentoring, and undertaking care assessments.

• £27,500 minimum, depends on experience
• Variable shifts
• Female
• Experience in domiciliary care; senior experience advantageous
• On-call payments included
• Drivers only

Responsibilities:

• Deliver personalised home care to senior clients, ensuring their comfort and safety.
• Develop comprehensive care plans addressing physical, emotional, and social needs.
• Supervise and mentor care workers, providing guidance and support.
• Communicate regularly with clients, families, and healthcare professionals to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist clients with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, meal preparation, and medication management.
• Maintain accurate records of client progress and condition changes.
• Drive to clients' homes as required, ensuring timely arrivals for scheduled visits.
• Foster a positive environment that promotes dignity and respect for all clients.