Senior Care Assistant GBP13.00/hr Dovercourt, Harwich CO12 Permanent

Stunning Home, rated GOOD by the CQC

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Working in a fantastic Elderly care home, you will be working for a charitable organisation who put the needs of the 45 residents and its staff first. A company whose person-centred approach to care relies on the dedication and passion of our employees, who we expect to go the extra mile to improve the home experience and generate a relaxed and informal community within our homes.

Roles available

• Day Shift Senior Care Assistant 39 hours per week - GBP13.00 per hour - You will be working on a two week rota (3 shifts a week 8am-8pm), including alternative weekends.

• Night Shift Senior Care Assistant 22 hours per week - GBP13.00 per hour - You will be working on a two week rota (2 shifts a week 8pm-8am), including alternative weekends.

Key Responsibilities

• To provide the highest level of personal care and attention to residents, following individual care plans carefully and ensuring that all contact is polite, friendly, warm and supportive. To act as a key worker for a named group of residents, ensuring that these responsibilities are carried out in full (as defined in the training manual).

• To participate in the formulation and maintenance of individual care plans for each resident and administer medication to residents as prescribed, accurately maintaining appropriate records for both.

• To supervise and support the care team, ensuring that the Care Home values of trust, respect and care are always maintained and that each team member treats residents in the way that they would expect to be treated themselves.

Person specification

• Three years minimum experience of working in a residential Care or Nursing Home environment

• Ideally have a NVQ3 in Health and Social Care, QCF or equivalent.

• Supervisory/leadership skills, and a willingness to develop new skills

Details

• GBP13.00 per hour

• Permanent Contract

• Excellent public transport links