Senior Care Assistant
Hands on Healthcare are delighted to be working with a reputable and well-established healthcare organisation who specialise in providing exceptional care in luxury surroundings across West and North Yorkshire. Our client is currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistant to provide care and ensure the smooth running of a team of care assistants during a night shift.
As Senior Care Assistant, your main aim will be to support the Registered Manager, to mentor and assist new and less experienced members of staff and act as a role model for excellent quality care.
To be considered for the role of Senior Care Assistant, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care (essential)
* Trained in administration and dispensing of medications (essential)
* Previous experience in a senior care assistant position
* Ability to lead and manage a team of care assistants
The main duties of Senior Care Assistant will involve but not be limited to:
* Mentoring and peer supervising care workers and ensuring the correct documentation is completed and any problems, issues or concerns are reported to shift leader.
* Ensuring care and ancillary staff feel supported to complete their roles and are able to discuss any concerns issues or problems.
* To ensure communication lines are open and all staff are aware of any information appertaining to the care and wellbeing of the residents, changes to work procedures, or any changes to the working environment.
* Quality care for all residents including the correct use of moving and handling equipment, risk assessments when caring for residents who may be at risk of falls, or who may harm themselves or others, maintaining excellent standards of personal care, ensuring all residents have access to the local community, garden, and the outside world.
* To ensure medication is administered correctly and safely and any issues reported to management immediately.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation which provides commitment to your personal growth and development
As Senior Care Assistant, your main aim will be to support the Registered Manager, to mentor and assist new and less experienced members of staff and act as a role model for excellent quality care.
To be considered for the role of Senior Care Assistant, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:
* Qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above in Health and Social Care (essential)
* Trained in administration and dispensing of medications (essential)
* Previous experience in a senior care assistant position
* Ability to lead and manage a team of care assistants
The main duties of Senior Care Assistant will involve but not be limited to:
* Mentoring and peer supervising care workers and ensuring the correct documentation is completed and any problems, issues or concerns are reported to shift leader.
* Ensuring care and ancillary staff feel supported to complete their roles and are able to discuss any concerns issues or problems.
* To ensure communication lines are open and all staff are aware of any information appertaining to the care and wellbeing of the residents, changes to work procedures, or any changes to the working environment.
* Quality care for all residents including the correct use of moving and handling equipment, risk assessments when caring for residents who may be at risk of falls, or who may harm themselves or others, maintaining excellent standards of personal care, ensuring all residents have access to the local community, garden, and the outside world.
* To ensure medication is administered correctly and safely and any issues reported to management immediately.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward thinking organisation which provides commitment to your personal growth and development