Job Title: Senior Care Assistant
Location: Halifax
Salary: 10.50 per Hour
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Please Note All Applicants must be Fully Vaccinated
The role:
This role is based in our Summerfield House care home. The role involves planning, implementing and supervising the provision of quality care, in conjunction with Service Users. To ensure Service Users retain their dignity and individuality. To be involved in the general activities of the Care Home. To maintain a safe and secure environment for Service Users, Staff Members and Visitors.
Key Duties:
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting and assisting Service Users when required with all aspects of daily living.
- Support training and supervision of junior and new Staff Members in all aspects of their work in the Care Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members
- Guide, support and direct the staff team whilst on duty to ensure the shift is managed well, and all aspects of care is delivered and recorded.
- Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual. Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Service Users retain their comfort and dignity
- Ensure that vital checks are carried out and recorded when required
- Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Service Users and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Care Home
- Clean and maintain equipment used by Service Users and Relatives e.g. wheelchairs, hearing aids, spectacles etc. Ensure the Care Home is kept clean and tidy, in line with the Company’s attention to detail philosophy
- If applicable, care for Service Users clothing and rooms as named and ensure that all clothing is recorded and clearly marked
- Contribute and involve in care planning, risk assessment and reviewing
- Ensure full privacy and dignity is maintained for the dying and the bereaved in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
- Assist Service Users who need help during mealtimes, be aware of swallowing difficulties, dietary requirements etc. Assist with servicing of food/drinks as requested/required. Wash up as requested/required.
- Escort Service Users travelling to and from the Care Home e.g. on social outings, hospital visits etc
- Practice maximum integrity in all dealings with Service Users personal and financial affairs, and avoid abuse of the privileged relationship that exists with Service Users
The Candidate:
Required:
- Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Confident team player
- Satisfactory Policy Check, and check against the ISA list
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme
Desired:
- Previous experience of working with the relevant Service User group
- NVQ Level 3 in Care
- Previous supervisory experience
- Experience / Qualification in the Safe Handling of Medicines
Please click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; Support Worker, Care Worker, Care Assistant, Senior Care Assistant, Team Leader, Care Work Assistant, Resident Care Assistant, Resident Care Worker, Elderly Care Worker, Elderly Care Assistant, Elderly Support Worker, Elderly Care, Support Assistant, Enabler, Healthcare Assistant may also be considered.
