Senior Care Assistant Smethwick, England
Job description
Karam Court in Smethwick is home to well trained and helpful staff with rooms for up to 47 residents. We pride ourselves in providing 24-hour care and specialised services for older people, the beauty of our grounds, the quality of our catering and our engaging activities we deliver.
As a Senior Care Assistant you will provide person centred care and support to assist residents to maintain their independence including personal care, mealtimes, and activities whilst also providing a listening ear to those who need it most. You will also be responsible for dispensing medication and using your management skills to ensure a high level of quality care is being delivered.
Key Responsibilities
- Helping our residents with personal support and care.
- Administration and monitoring of medications to residents.
- Maintaining care plans
- Support in training and supervision of junior and new staff members in all aspects of their work in the care centre, under the supervision of senior staff members
- Assist service users in all aspects of their care needs (e.g. physical, emotional and spiritual). Provide attention when needed whilst ensuring service users retain their comfort and dignity.
- Carry out regular checks on service users at intervals determined by senior staff members.
Essential Skills
- An NVQ2 is essential but must be willing to work towards an NVQ3
- Prior care experience preferred
Benefits
- Free uniform
- £150 referral bonus
- Enhanced pay rates for bank holidays
- Free training with career progression opportunities
- Employer contributes to your pension
- Both Full and part time roles available
Location: Smethwick, England
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £10.50-£11.00 per hour
