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As our Senior Care Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in enriching the lives of residents by: Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, 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 Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members. Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity. Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided. Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems. Assist in the promotion of continence. Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices. Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures. Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home. Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly. Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc.
Job Responsibility
Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Residents, 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 Home, under the supervision of senior Staff Members
Assist Residents in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide supervision and attention when needed, ensuring Residents retain their comfort and dignity
Pay particular attention to assisting Residents who have limited mobility, or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided
Closely monitor Residents who may be confused and/or who have behavioural problems
Assist in the promotion of continence
Assist in the delivery of care for Residents who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices
Complete, observe & review care planning needs for Residents, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures
Assist in framework of social activities by interacting with Residents and helping them continue with hobbies and activities in the Home
Answer Nurse call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly
Report on well-being of Residents and liaise with GPs and Support Managers etc
Requirements
Warm, approachable, and brimming with positivity
Organised, reliable, and confident leading a Team
Creative, enthusiastic, and able to motivate others
Passionate about improving the lives of older people
Able to work flexibly across some evenings and weekends
Previous experience in a similar role
NVQ level 3 (or willing to work towards this)
What we offer
A friendly, welcoming and inclusive working environment
Ongoing learning, development and career progression opportunities
The opportunity to make a meaningful difference to residents’ lives every day
A workplace built on trust, compassion and respect
The chance to be part of a care provider that is deeply rooted in its local communities and committed to delivering exceptional person-centred care