A beautiful, warm, and welcoming 98-bed Care Home that specialises in Residential, Nursing and Dementia Care is looking for a Senior Healthcare Assistant to join the team.
Working 20:00-08:00, you will meet the personal care and hygiene needs of residents, in such a way that respects their dignity and promotes independence. You will also help in the care of the residents' physical environmental as well as general day to day activities of the home.
As Senior Healthcare Assistant, your responsibilities will include:
- Completing medication rounds
- Recording information as necessary in a clear and precise manner and in accordance with homes guidelines.
- Communicating effectively with resident's, carers, and other professionals.
- Guiding and supervising Care Assistants in their day-to-day routine.
- Maintaining personal and professional development to meet the changing needs, demands of the home and participating in appropriate training, encouraging and supporting staff in their development and training.
- Understanding your safeguarding responsibilities, developing your understanding and skills to reduce the risk of abuse or neglect to adults who need care and support, and safeguarding adults in a way that recognises their choice and control. Also to ensure that the safeguarding and whistle blowing policy are adhered to at all times.
- Undertaking any other duties that are a reasonable request from Management for the benefit of the Home.
We're looking for a Senior Healthcare Assistant with:
- Experience in a Senior position
- Experience in a care home
- Experience in dementia care
- Level 3 NVQ
To apply for this role as Senior Healthcare Assistant, please click apply online and upload an updated copy of your CV.
Notes:
The duties described in this job description must be carried out in a manner which promotes equality and diversity, dignity and due respect for all residents and employees and is consistent with the homes Equal Opportunities Policy.
Our client reserves the right to alter your job description, to reflect changes we make or services we provided, without altering the level of responsibility.
This is not intended as an exhaustive description of duties and responsibilities and may be amended.
The job title of ‘Senior' relates simply to the level of experience and has no relevance to age. You are encouraged to apply for any opportunities that you feel to be suitable, irrespective of age or level of experience.
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