Job Title: Senior Carer - Days, Nights & Sleep Nights - Nursing & Care Homes (SC)
Location: Poole, Dorset
Salary: £14.24 - £17 per hour
Contract: Full Time & Part time Agency/Bank
Contact: Dorset Team on 03333 22 11 22
About the Role:
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Senior Carer to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to service users in their homes, including individuals with adult learning disabilities. This position requires a commitment to supporting individuals with their daily activities, promoting independence, and ensuring their comfort, dignity, safety, and overall well-being.
As a Senior Carer (SC) working for Onecall24, you will be responsible for the below duties:
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Administer medication safely and accurately in accordance with care plans and medication policies.
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Supervise, support, and mentor care staff, ensuring high standards of person-centred care are maintained.
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Monitor and record residents' physical and emotional wellbeing, reporting any changes promptly to the nurse or management team.
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Assist with moving and handling residents safely, following manual handling procedures and risk assessments.
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Provide high-quality personal care, including bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and promoting dignity and independence.
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Support residents with nutrition and hydration by serving meals, assisting with feeding where required, and monitoring dietary needs.
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Maintain accurate care records, including daily notes, medication administration records (MAR), and incident reports.
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Communicate effectively with residents, families, healthcare professionals, and colleagues to ensure continuity of care.
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Promote a safe, clean, and comfortable environment, adhering to infection prevention and health and safety policies.
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Respond appropriately to emergencies, safeguarding concerns, and changes in residents' conditions.
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Lead by example, providing compassionate, respectful, and person-centred care while ensuring residents' dignity, privacy, and wellbeing are always maintained.
What We Offer:
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Weekly & daily pay available.
- Our app - Accept assignments, update your availability, receive shift
- Easy, fast and hassle-free registration process.
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Dedicated consultant, providing a true 24 hours service.
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Training available to enhance and upgrade your skills to senior positions.
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Flexible working patterns
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Competitive pay
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Referral scheme, introduce your friends and we'll pay you!
Onecall24 - Requirements
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Minimum of 6 months' care experience within the last 2 years
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Must hold a valid UK driving licence
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Eligibility to work in the UK
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Valid Medication Administration Certificate
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Medication trained
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PEG (Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy) trained
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Diabetes care trained
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