Senior Care Assistant
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BenefitsPulled from the full job description
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Full job description
Job description
Lifestyle Care is a new company, which is part of the Malhotra Group; a family run business based in the North East of England. We are currently recruiting for a Senior Care Assistants at Morpeth.
The Senior Carer plays a crucial role in providing high-quality care and support to Residents within the Care Home. This position involves taking on additional responsibilities, including supervising and guiding care staff, ensuring compliance with care plans, and maintaining a safe and nurturing environment. The Senior Carer is an integral part of the care team, contributing to the overall wellbeing and satisfaction of Residents.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in the provision of care.
- Assist in the training and orientation of new staff members.
- Ensure Residents retain their dignity and individuality.
- Act as a role model for the other care staff
- Build up good relationships with the Residents; recognise and respond to residents' social and emotional needs
- To assist Residents to carry out their activities of daily living e.g., washing, dressing, eating, and bathing.
- Dispense medication and ensure correct recording of all relevant information relating to medication (after satisfactory completion of the Safe Handling of Medicines course).
- Complete, observe and review care planning needs for Residents.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of resident assessments, care plans, and daily observations as instructed and in line with the Company’s policies and procedures.
- Effectively communicate with Residents, families, and healthcare professionals, addressing concerns and providing updates on Resident progress.
What we are looking for:
- Previous experience within the care industry at a Senior Carer level OR genuine interest in working in the care environment.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Willingness to participate in Vocational Training Programmes
- Satisfactory DBS check.
- Team player.
- Someone to live by our values of dignity, compassion, caring, accountability, and inclusion.
Why should you apply?
- Full training package.
- Supportive environment.
- Employee Leisure Discount Card.
Please don’t miss out on this opportunity, apply with your CV today!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Night shift
Work Location: In person