Senior Care Assistant Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Job description
- Four Seasons Health Care
- Tyne & Wear
- Care
- Howdon Care Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne
- Days and Nights
- Full time
- £11
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 meets residents needs and wishes
- Planning and reviewing staff rota’s to ensure care support is available at all times
- 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 in a professional manner and raise awareness of the Home within the local community
To succeed you will be:
- A positive individual and adopt a person centred approach
- A team player who engages well with others
- A strong communicator and influencer
- Passionate about offering a superior service and want to make a difference
- A leader and be willing to take ownership for the delivery of quality care
- A glass half full person, with a sense of humour and a positive outlook
Our Senior Care Assistants must hold a minimum of NVQ level 2 in Health and Social Care and can evidence working in a health care environment
We offer you a great range of benefits, which include:
- Competitive salary
- Various shifts available including working 3 days on and 4 days off
- Free meals
- Access to excellent training
- Career development opportunities
- Discounts and benefits suited to your lifestyle
- Free onsite parking
- Free uniform
- NEST work place pension contributions
- Long service awards
- Howdon Care Centre, Newcastle upon Tyne
You’ll find our centre in the residential area of Wallsend within easy reach of local shops and other amenities including public transport.
The home provides residential care for people who need a little help with daily tasks like washing, dressing and eating, along with general nursing care for people with more complex medical conditions. They also offer specialist residential or nursing care for those living with dementia and respite care.
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £11.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
Work Location: On the road
