Senior Healthcare Assistant

Senior Healthcare Assistant Jobs in Alton & Surrounding Areas | Flexible Shifts | £17–£23 per hour

What We Offer

• Rates of pay from £17–£23 per hour , depending on shift pattern, with enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability
• The opportunity to lead with compassion and professionalism in a supportive team environment
• Ongoing support from a dedicated agency team

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Healthcare Assistant to join our agency care home team in Haslemere, Petersfield, and the surrounding areas. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to residents, supporting their daily needs, and supervising junior staff.

This Senior Healthcare Assistant position offers an opportunity to lead with compassion and professionalism, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all residents.

Duties Include

• Deliver personalised care in accordance with individual care plans, ensuring residents' dignity and independence are maintained
• Supervise and support junior care staff, fostering a positive team environment through effective leadership
• Assist residents with daily activities such as mobility, personal hygiene, medication management, and meal preparation
• Maintain accurate documentation of care provided, including updates to care plans and incident reports
• Communicate effectively with residents, families, and multidisciplinary teams to ensure holistic care delivery
• Support residents' emotional well-being through companionship and engaging activities
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including infection control procedures
• Contribute to the organisation's training programmes by sharing expertise in senior care practices

Experience

As a Senior Healthcare Assistant , you'll need:

• Previous experience working within a care home environment specialising in senior care
• Proven supervising experience demonstrating leadership skills within a healthcare setting
• Familiarity with creating and implementing care plans tailored to individual needs
• Strong communication skills to liaise effectively with residents, families, and team members
• Competence in using IT systems for documentation and reporting purposes
• Valid driving licence is desirable

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