Senior Healthcare Assistant | Flexible Shifts | £17–£23 per hour
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Senior Care Assistant to join our agency care home team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in providing high-quality care to our residents, supporting their daily needs, and supervising junior staff. This position offers an opportunity to lead with compassion and professionalism, ensuring a safe and comfortable environment for all residents.
Rates of pay range from £17–£23 per hour depending on shift pattern, with enhanced rates for weekends and bank holidays.
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
Previous experience working within a care home environment specialising in senior care is essential.
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.
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