Job Specifics
- Reference No: SA294
- Location: Mount Vernon
- Hours: Full Time Shifts (days 8am-8pm, nights 8pm-8am)
- Salary: £12.60
- Closing date: Friday 4th October 2024
- Why should I apply for this role: Competitive Salary & Benefits
Job Overview
Based in Mount Vernon and recently modernised to give every comfort, our Care Home is a wonderful place to call home. We form strong links with our local communities to ensure all residents have their needs met with minibus services to local events, along with excellent facilities. Personal dietary needs are treated with the upmost importance to ensure a safe and comfortable stay.
As a Senior Care Assistant, you will play a pivotal role in providing high-quality care and support to our residents, ensuring their physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing. Your experience and leadership skills will be essential in supervising and mentoring care assistants to maintain the highest standard of care.
If you are looking for a new challenge where you can expand your knowledge and make a difference, then this is the place for you.
What do we offer you in return for your motivation and outstanding work?
• Wage stream – access a portion of your wages before pay day.
• 28 days pro rata holidays.
• High street discount through Blue Light Card.
• Premium BorrowMyDoggy membership – as it says on the tin, borrowing a dog!
• Vivup Employee Benefits Programme. Including cycle to work scheme, discounted gym memberships, free counselling services, savings on food and drink, leisure activities, shopping and much more!
• Extensive induction and training programmes.
• Promotion and progression opportunities.
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Key Tasks
- Foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere that promotes resident independence and dignity.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of individualised care to residents.
- Supervise and lead a team of care assistants, providing guidance and support.
- Administer medications.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Perform personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitor and record vital signs, ensuring the health and safety of residents.
- Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals.
- Participate in developing, implementing, and updating care plans and carrying out review meetings.
- Maintain a clean and organised environment in the care home.
- Uphold confidentiality and respect for residents’ rights and privacy.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience etc
- Foster a warm and welcoming atmosphere that promotes resident independence and dignity.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of individualised care to residents.
- Supervise and lead a team of care assistants, providing guidance and support.
- Administer medications.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Perform personal care tasks, including bathing, dressing, and grooming.
- Monitor and record vital signs, ensuring the health and safety of residents.
- Communicate effectively with residents, their families, and healthcare professionals.
- Participate in developing, implementing, and updating care plans and carrying out review meetings.
- Maintain a clean and organised environment in the care home.
- Uphold confidentiality and respect for residents’ rights and privacy.
- Provide companionship and emotional support to residents.
Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required
- PVG and 2 references