Senior Care Assistant (Nights)

Job summary

Responsibilities

We are actively hiring for professional and experienced Sr. Care Assistant (Nights) to join our team.

Silver Tree Care home is situated inNailsea, North Somerset.

**We are looking to hire someone to work nights with some occasional day work, where required.

• Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained by supporting/assisting Clients, 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 Care Centre, under the supervision of senior Staff Members.

• Assist Clients in all aspects of their care needs (e.g.

• Pay particular attention to assisting Clients who have limited mobility or physical / learning difficulties making the best use of aids provided.

• Assist in the delivery of care for Clients who are dying or who have a progressive illness. Assist with last offices.

• Complete, observe, & review care planning needs for Clients, and complete written daily records as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.

• Answer Nurse Call system, giving assistance as required. Answer the door and telephone appropriately. Respond accordingly, and pass on messages promptly.

• Carry out regular checks on Clients at intervals determined by senior Staff Members.

• Make and change beds, ensuring that rooms are clean and tidy, and commodes are empty, in line with the Care Centre’s disposal of waste policy. Ensure the Care Centre’s resources are used appropriately.

Qualifications and Skills

• NVQ Level 3 or above OR Equivalent in Health and Social Care

• Experience / Qualification in the Safe Handling of Medicines

• Experience / Qualification in care for relevant client category (Elderly Care)

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday (FTE) (including bank holidays)

• Competitive pay (plus annual pay reviews)-£15.00 per hour

• Exciting opportunities for career progression

• Mental Health First Aiders within the workplace

• Care for Leadership Management Training Programme – growing and enhancing your Leadership Skills

• Ongoing Training and Development that include nationally recognised qualifications

• Refer a friend or resident bonus scheme – subject to policy

• Pension contributions

• Annual Staff Awards Programme