Job Description

Senior Care Assistant 13 - 14 ph, FT/PT, Permanent

Sutherlands care home with nursing, Wymondham, Norfolk

Sutherlands is a 52 bed care home and is one of two care homes owned by East Anglia Care Homes.

We are now looking to recruit a Senior Care Assistant to join our team. The successful candidate can look forward to good career development including the opportunity to undertake the Enhanced Care Practitioner training.

Duties

:
- Provide personal care and support to residents
- Assist with activities of daily living, including bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting as well as holistically providing support with engagement experiences led by our activities coordinator
- Administer medications as prescribed by healthcare professionals
- Monitor and record vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature
- Assist with mobility and transfers, using proper lifting techniques and equipment
- Assist with feeding, ensuring dietary requirements are met
- Assist with updating care plans and monitoring recording of care delivered
- Assist with booking appointments and making arrangements for residents to attend those appointments
- Liasing with health professionals

Skills:

- Compassionate, respectful and patient demeanour
- Excellent communication skills, able to get on well with people and to effectively interact with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals
- Strong organisational skills to manage schedules, appointments, and medication administration. Meticulous attention to detail is essential.
- Ability to handle emergency situations calmly and efficiently
- Experience of working as a senior care assistant

Qualification

NVQ level 3 or equivalent

If you are passionate about providing quality care and meet the requirements listed above, we would be pleased to hear from you. Please submit your CV and a short covering letter to indicate your interest in applying for this role and your suitability for the position.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 13.00-14.00 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension On-site parking
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person