Senior Care Assistant Whitehaven, England
Job description
Required:
Good English - written and verbal
Vocational qualification level 3 Health and Social Care
Proficient Written Skills
Maintain all care plans/care records in accordance with the service’s policy and audit care records following company policy to ensure compliance
Leadership Skills
Ability to induct and orientate new employees to the job role and service
Organise and plan supervision and appraisals for care staff
Provide and oversee staff providing people with support/assistance as they accomplish daily tasks, including bathing, eating, dressing, grooming and using the bathroom
Dispense medication following the service’s policies and procedures
Communicate any problems, concerns or changes to service users’ family members as needed
Communication Skills
Senior Carers need to build rapport with service users by establishing personal connections and showing interest in their lives
The post-holder should recognise the importance of effective communication within the multidisciplinary team, with service users and their families/friends whilst recognising people’s needs for alternative methods of communication, and respond accordingly
To greet visitors and show prospective service users and families the facilities as required
Problem-solving Skills
Senior Carers need to be able to adapt to, and address situations quickly. Plan, develop, implement and assess approaches to promote health and wellbeing, whilst recognising and reporting situations where there might be a need for protection
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Senior Care Assistant
