Senior Health care assistants

**Staff Giant

is a leading recruitment agency specializing in providing highly qualified healthcare assistants, kitchen assistants, and domestic assistants, Chef and Nurses to care homes and other healthcare facilities.

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant

Job Purpose:

• Provide high-quality care and support to residents
• Assist with leading and supervising the care team
• Ensure all care activities meet care home standards

Key Responsibilities:

1. Resident Care:

• Provide personal care (bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting)

• Assist with mobility and physical activities

• Monitor health and well-being, report changes

• Administer medication

• Support dietary needs

2. Leadership and Supervision:

• Assist in leading and supervising the care team

• Conduct regular team meetings

• Provide training and mentoring to junior carers

• Ensure adequate staffing levels

3. Care Planning and Documentation:

• Assist in developing and reviewing care plans

• Maintain accurate records

• Ensure compliance with standards and procedures

4. Communication:

• Communicate with residents, families, and healthcare professionals

• Address concerns and complaints

• Participate in multidisciplinary meetings

5. Health and Safety:

• Ensure a safe and clean environment

• Conduct health and safety checks

• Promote infection control practices

6. Additional Duties:

• Assist with social and recreational activities

• Support administrative tasks

• Undertake other duties as assigned

Qualifications and Skills:

• Qualifications:

• NVQ Level 3 in Health and Social Care or equivalent

• Medication administration training and certification

• First Aid certification (preferred)

• Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a senior caring role

• Leadership and supervisory skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Compassionate and patient

• Good organizational and time-management skills

• Ability to handle pressure and emergencies

• Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Working Conditions:

• Shift work, including weekends and holidays
• Physical activities (lifting, bending, assisting with mobility)
• Handle sensitive and confidential information