Senior Care Assistant ( NVQ3)
Senior Care Assistant ( NVQ3)
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Job Description
Senior Healthcare assistant with NVQ3 and medication training up to date
Location East London Ilford area IG2
Pay: From 12.5 - 13.5 per hour depending on the experience
Our Senior Care Assistants must hold a minimum of NVQ level 3 in Health and Social Care care plan experience risk assessment and audit and Medication training up to date
We do need only full-time SHCA
WE DO NOT PROVIDE SPONSORSHIP!
About the Home:
A purpose-built facility situated in the heart of Redbridge the Care Centre features 80 rooms divided into six units for service users. The centre specialises in providing accommodation for those requiring nursing treatment of injuries or physical disabilities palliative care and for those with dementia
Full job description
Working as a Senior Care Assistant you will support the running of the overall care team and work with others across the shift to ensure continuity of services to our residents. You will create a welcoming supportive and stimulating environment and build relationships with both residents and their families. As one of the largest healthcare providers in the UK it s important to us to couple great care with meaningful and enjoyable experiences.
As a Senior Care Assistant you will be:
- Responsible for delivering a high quality of care and providing support and guidance to the care team and leading by example
- Reviewing and updating care plans ensuring they meet residents needs and wishes
- Planning and reviewing staff rota to ensure care support is available always.
- Promoting high standards of care by ensuring you deliver exceptional care duties and all staff are supervised appropriately and shifts run smoothly and efficiently.
- Ensuring all areas across the Care Home are kept clean tidy and pleasant for all residents and family members
- Communicating professional and warmly with visitors family members and other health care professionals
- Promoting the Home professionally and raising awareness of the Home within the local community
Skills Knowledge & Qualifications
Required:
- Previous experience of working as Senior HCA is mandatory
- NVQ Level 3 in Care and medication training
- Strong leadership abilities to supervise and guide care staff effectively
- Genuine interest in working with the relevant Service Users group
- Good communication and organizational skills
- Confident team player
- Satisfactory Policy Check and check against the ISA list
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programme
Desired:
Experience / Qualification in the Safe Handling of Medicines
Main Duties:
- To enable people to remain as independent as possible whilst providing support and assistance as per the individual s needs. This will include delivering personal care including washing dressing and oral care.
- Be understanding and patient towards everyone and their needs encourage and support them to participate in leisure activities as appropriate to the individual and their preferences ensuring their social and emotional needs are met. This also includes supporting individuals and groups to outside appointments and leisure outings.
- Responsible for making and changing beds tidying rooms undertaking light cleaning duties as needed and generally assisting in ensuring that the home is kept clean pleasant and welcoming always.
- Helping to serve meals and drinks at mealtimes and other times taking care to present meals and refreshments in an attractive way with polite and courteous service. In addition providing the appropriate level of support at mealtimes.
- To understand and comply with all statutory and legal requirements which are relevant to the role such as Health & Safety COSHH all aspects of the Care Standards Act have a clear understanding of Infection Prevention and Control policies procedures and measures to maintain a safe environment throughout the home.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Various shifts available
- Free meals
- Access to excellent training
- Career development opportunities
- Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle
- Free onsite parking
- Free uniform
- Long service awards
If you are looking for a new opportunity and have the right qualifications please apply below with your updated CV and one of our consultants will be in touch with you.
Experience in a similar role is mandatory!! Right to work in the UK for at least one year, no sponsorship provided Live in the area or willing to commute/relocate
Education
Senior Care assistant NVQ3 in Health and Social Care
Employment Type
Full Time
