We are a trusted residential care home in Burton upon Trent, committed to providing high-quality, professional, and personalised care for their residents. Our dedicated team ensures a compassionate and supportive environment, making it a top choice for elderly Care in Burton upon Trent.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Full & Part time Senior Care Assistant 28 hours hours a week to join our team.
In this role, you will provide essential support to residents in a care home setting, ensuring their comfort, safety, and well-being. You will play a key role in implementing care plans and supervising junior staff, while fostering a warm and supportive environment for our senior residents.
Responsibilities
Are you the right person for the job?
- MUST have NVQ level 3 in Health & Social Care or willing to work towards
- Flexible and able to work shifts which include weekends
- Genuine interest in and experience of working with service users in a residential care setting
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
- Team player
- Willingness to participate in Vocational Training
- Satisfactory DBS Checks
- Medication Trained
- Qualification in the Safe Handling of Medicines / Experience
What will your role look like?
- Ensure the highest possible levels of care are maintained in accordance with person-centred Care Plans, Risk Assessments
- Ensure service users' care needs, e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual, are met. Providing supervision and attention when needed
- Review Care Plans
- Report on the well-being of Service Users and liaise with GPS, Healthcare Professionals and Managers
- Ensure service users' privacy, respect and dignity are maintained at all times
- Dispense medication, and ensure correct recording of all relevant information relating to medication (after satisfactory completion of the Safe Handling of Medicines course).
- Ensure all holistic assessments are carried out when Service Users are admitted to the Abacus Care Home.
- Develop and implement individual care plans in collaboration with healthcare professionals.
Job Overview
- Supervise and mentor junior staff members, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Maintain accurate records of residents' progress and any changes in their health status.
- Communicate effectively with residents, families, and other team members to ensure high-quality care.
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the care home environment.
- Participate in training sessions to enhance skills and knowledge related to senior care.
- Proficient IT skills for maintaining records and documentation accurately.
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- On-site parking
- Paid training
Work Location: In person
