Job Description

Job Overview

We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our dedicated team within a care home environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership qualities and a genuine passion for providing high-quality care to our residents. This role involves supervising care staff, following personalised care plans, and ensuring the well-being and comfort of all residents. The Senior Care Assistant will play a vital role in maintaining a safe, respectful, and nurturing environment, promoting independence and dignity for our residents at all times.

Responsibilities

Lead and supervise care staff to deliver outstanding person-centred care in accordance with company policies and regulations Assist residents with daily activities such as personal hygiene, mobility, medication administration, and meal support Develop, review, and implement personalised care plans in collaboration with residents, families, and healthcare professionals Monitor residents' health and well-being, recognising early signs of deterioration or concern Maintain accurate documentation of care provided and any incidents or changes in resident condition Foster effective communication within the team to ensure seamless service delivery Support the organisation of activities that promote social engagement and mental stimulation for residents Ensure compliance with health and safety standards, including infection control procedures

Skills

Proven experience in senior care or supervisory roles within a care home setting Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide team members effectively Excellent communication skills to liaise confidently with residents, families, and healthcare professionals Good organisational skills with experience in developing and managing care plans Proficiency in using IT systems for documentation and reporting purposes Compassionate approach with a genuine interest in senior care and enhancing residents' quality of life

Key objectives:

To be responsible for the administration of medication

Work effectively with others within the home to ensure that resident's needs are met.

To take charge of a shift, in the absence of the Home Manager.

Main Tasks:

Resident care and support

To actively participate and supervise in the delivery of care to the residents to ensure that their physical, social, intellectual and emotional needs are met and ensuring dignity, choice, independence and respect.

To be responsible with the team for continual monitoring of each residents health needs by ensuring access to NHS healthcare services and monitoring of health related care documentation assessments. To include appropriate liaison with residents, relatives, manager and relevant staff

To ensure residents choice and independence is respected through appropriate risk management involving all parties and ensuring accurate up to date record keeping.

Delegating tasks to other night staff on shift.

Support and work closely with families and friends offering them professional and emotional support, sensitive to individual need.

To administer prescribed medication to residents and assist in the management of an effective system for the safe control and administration of medication in accordance with policy and procedures.

Staff Support

To effectively lead, motivate and support care staff.

Upon appointment to assist in the appropriate induction and support of new care staff to the home.

Provide effective supervision sessions for care staff within the team and support with identified training needs.

Assist staff to complete relevant documentation as directed.

Monitor care staff performance, report any issue to the manager.

General Requirements:

?To be flexible about working hours.

?To be approachable and supportive to staff and managers.

?To attend staff meetings when appropriate and to be available for one to one sessions as agreed.

?To attend appropriate training and development sessions as agreed with the Manager.

?To maintain confidentiality at all times.

?To carry out any reasonable duties as requested by the Manager.

?To be aware of and comply with safe working practices as laid down by the Health and Safety at Work Act.

?To uphold and promote equal opportunities in employment practice and service delivery

General duties

?To undertake responsibility within an area of work as delegated by the Home Manager

?Understand and observe all relevant regulations and policies and procedures.

?Be familiar with the administrative records of the Home and ensure that all records are kept up to date.

?To follow appropriate procedures in the event of accidents/ emergencies e.g. fire, missing residents.

?Ensure that the Home is secure at all times whilst on duty.

?Ensure appropriate and agreed staffing levels are maintained in liaison with the manager.

?To report and advise the relevant persons with respect to the repairs and maintenance of the home.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 12.21-12.41 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 30 per week

Benefits:

On-site parking
Work Location: In person