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We are currently recruiting for a - Senior Care Assistant to work NIGHTS at Paradise House, Paradise Lane, Leyland on a rota basis - 33hrs per week - 8pm - 8am. *Alternate weekend availability required!* Our aim is to ensure all our residents feel as comfortable as possible. Our homes promote independence dignity and respect through positive risk taking and empowerment.
Job Responsibility:
Demonstrate compassion, empathy and a person-centred approach to caring for older people
Self-motivated, resilient and well-organised
Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the residents and the Home
Managing the care team within the Home and ensuring that care staff are adhering to CQC guidelines whilst providing exceptional levels of care to residents
Promote and deliver high standards of care and supervise and support less experienced staff to enable them to fully contribute to the care provided within the Home
Requirements:
Excellent communication and written skills
Committed to providing a high standard of care, promoting dignity and respect
Previous experience working within an elderly care setting
Team player but able to work on your own initiative
Dependable, able to work well under pressure and flexible to meet the needs of the Home
Previous supervisory experience within a care/nursing home setting and experience of working with the elderly
A minimum of a NVQ level 3 in health & social care along with a dedicated passion for providing exceptional care
What we offer:
Fortnightly Pay
28 days annual leave (pro rata)
Free parking
Cost of DBS Check
Comprehensive induction
On-going training and development with the Dovehaven Training Academy