Job details
- Salary £13.80 per hour
- Role Senior Carer / Head of Care / Team Leader
- Hours Full Time
- Location Seaham, Durham
- Job Reference senior care assistant
Job summary
Job Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Care
Assistant - NIGHT SHIFTS - to provide exceptional support and care to
residents in a long-term care or assisted living environment. The
ideal candidate will have experience working with seniors, individuals
with disabilities, or those requiring specialized memory and dementia
care. This role involves assisting residents with daily activities,
monitoring health status, and ensuring a safe, comfortable
environment. The Senior Care Assistant plays a vital role in enhancing
residents' quality of life through attentive caregiving and
personalized support.
Responsibilities
- Assist residents with Activities of Daily Living (ADLs), including bathing, dressing, grooming, and mobility assistance
- Monitor and record vital signs such as blood pressure, pulse, and temperature in accordance with care plans
- Administer medications following HIPAA regulations and care protocols
- Support residents with meal preparation, feeding, and ensuring proper nutrition
- Provide compassionate Alzheimer's and dementia care, including memory support strategies
- Utilize assistive devices such as Hoyer lifts safely to transfer residents with mobility challenges
- Observe and report changes in residents’ health or behavior to nursing staff or supervisors
- Maintain cleanliness of resident rooms and common areas to promote hygiene and safety
- Follow all safety procedures including CPR and first aid protocols; respond promptly to emergencies
- Support residents’ emotional well-being through social interaction and engagement activities
- Document care provided accurately in compliance with healthcare regulations and care plans
Skills / Qualifications:
- Capable of working independently while following detailed care plans and protocols This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of residents by providing respectful
- attentive senior care. We value dedicated professionals committed to maintaining dignity and promoting independence for those we serve.