Senior Care Assistant

MPA are currently seeking to recruit Senior Care Assistant on behalf of our client based in the Garvagh area. This position will have an immediate start available. The role of the Senior Care Assistant will be both varied and rewarding. The ideal candidates will be able to work as part of a team in a setting with Christian values

Job Duties

• carrying out medication administration
• personal care
• supervisions of support teams
• supporting the Unit Manager with developing and implementing support plans and audits
• coaching and mentoring of current staff, inducting and training of new starters and shift planning.
• Deal with administrative tasks including the use of RQIA Web Portal for incident reporting and utilising the IT system for sending and receiving emails and completing records where appropriate on the computer.
• To liaise with local clergy in relation to the spiritual programme within the Home
• Participate in regular staff/resident/relative meetings, adhering to the philosophy of care and aims of the Council for Social Witness.

Essential Criteria

• at least 1 years’ experience working within a similar role
• Professional qualification in Nursing/Social Work or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• Experience working within a Senior Care Assistant role
• Willingness to complete medication training
• Ability to complete paperwork and update care plan notes

Desirable Criteria

• Previous medication training done within the last year

Rewards

• Pay Rate: £15-£17 per hour
• Holiday Fund
• Weekly pay

Further Information

• Night duties 7pm - 7.20am
• 2/3 shifts per week

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