Job Title: Senior Care Assistant - Days - Female ONLY
Salary *: 12.50 ph plus incentives
Hours: Full Time
Location: Nottingham, NG20
Are you looking for a care environment where you can thrive? Are you passionate about finding an employer where great work is both recognised and rewarded? Do you want to make a difference in the care sector?
Must be a FEMALE worker
Candidates MUST be available for a trail day TBC
Candidates must be Meds trained to a minimum of level 2, with proven experience and competencies
Hold a full manual UK driving licence
Be able to commit to at least 42 hours per week ongoing - please do not put anyone forward who cannot offer regular full time commitment
Be available Monday to Sunday as required
Competencies for Senior Care Assistant:
Ability to work under pressure
Leadership skills
Excellent people skills
A caring and nurturing attitude
Positive and enthusiastic outlook
Good time management skills
Good written and oral communication skills
Prepared to take on extra training as required
Day to Day Responsibilities for Senior Care Assistant:
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will provide the highest possible levels of care in supporting and assisting our residents in all aspects of daily living.
You will also be responsible for promoting our resident's independence with a focus on choice, dignity and respect, alongside promoting their physical and emotional wellbeing and to give input during shift handovers.
In this role you will be responsible for leading your shift to ensure high standards are maintained, and other members of the team feel supported.
You will complete the daily medication rounds and document consistently without errors or any issues being picked up on the medication audits, as well as ensuring the daily charts are completed to a high standard by all team members on all shifts you will be responsible for leading.
To will promote good practice in all aspects of care, and challenge poor practise from other team member. ensure one to ones for all care and support team members are done every two months and investigate complaints and concerns as directed by the Home Manager.
Essential Requirements for Senior Care Assistant:
Relevant Professional qualification
Minimum of two years' experience as a Care Assistant in residential / nursing home setting.
Awareness of the principles of Person-Centred Care Planning.
To ensure knowledge is gained to demonstrate a good understanding of the prevention of abuse of vulnerable adults, recognition of the signs of abuse and procedures to follow in the event of an allegation of abuse.
Preferred Requirements for Senior Care Assistant:
Two years' experience in a similar role in a nursing home.
At least One years' experience working in a similar role in a residential or nursing home; or
At least Two years' experience in a Senior Care role in a residential or nursing home
One year experience of caring for residents living with dementia
Knowledge of National Care Standards Act 2000
Conducting effective person centred One to Ones
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent