Senior Care Assistant Days

Job Summary

We are recruiting for a Senior Health Care Assistant nights for our Care Home client within the Navenby area. The successful candidate will be patient and caring and able to provide a quality service to residents within a Care home environment whilst enabling them to lead an active and independent life. A successful Senior will be responsible for managing their team of care assistants and will report directly to the Manager of the care home.

Job Role

Our successful Senior Care Assistant will: -

Be an essential part of the team, promoting the well-being and providing the highest quality care to residents
Assisting with the management of the team during the day whilst providing the highest possible standards of care to all clients ensuring compliance with Company Policy and Procedures
Supervise and support care assistants in their role
Assist the staff in maintaining records and care plans on each shift
Undertake practical supervision of care staff to maintain standards
Attend staff and residents' meetings and take minutes when required
Contribute to the induction of new employees as required and monitor their standards and performance
Work as a part of a team, communicating positively and showing respect for colleagues and residents at all times

Education, Skills and qualifications - Must be able to competently administer medication and document appropriately.

Our successful Senior Care Assistant will: -

Either currently hold NVQ level 2/3 or working towards the qualification
Have previous experience within a care home environment
Be highly motivated
Be a good team player
Can work well with others
Be compassionate and understanding
Be trustworthy, sociable, and able to work under pressure

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Company pension
• On-site parking

Experience:

• providing care: 1 year (preferred)
• supervisory: 1 year (preferred
• NVQ Level 2 Health & Social Care (preferred)
• We do not offer sponsorship