Senior Care Assistant

Service Care Solutions ,
Bedford, Bedfordshire
Salary: Up to £18973 per annum

Overview

Job Title: Senior Care Assistant Location: Flitwick Hours: 37.5 Salary: £18,973 Are you caring, compassionate and looking to make a difference to people lives? Do you strive towards excellence and respect? Then we want to hear from you We are looking for a Caring, Kind, Compassionate and Thoughtful individuals to join our outstanding team as Senior Care Assistants. Our Senior Care Assistants are at the heart of our Homes and are integral part of our service. You will be working within a people-centred environment, providing first class care to our residents. Duties: Providing direct person centred care to all residents, promoting their individuality and dignity at all times. Assisting residents with social activities by interacting with them, encouraging them to continue with or take up new hobbies and activities such as those organised by the Activities Coordinator or assistants To lead, support and mentor the team of care assistants on shift and support the nurse on duty to organise and supervise their work Performing, reporting and recording, following training, clinical observations of residents' temperature, pulse, breathing, height and weight. Obtaining urine, stool and sputum samples, as requested by the GP or RGN in charge. Performing simple urinalysis following training Benefits: 28 days annual leave Pensions - Sector-leader in the contributions we make to our colleagues' pensions. Buying and selling annual leave - We know that getting the balance right between work and home life is a big part of supporting our colleagues' wellbeing. A healthcare cashback plan - allowing you to claim back cash for you and your family's routine healthcare. Colleague recognition scheme - we let you know when you've done a greatjob One Academy - our innovative, in-house learning and development offering, designed to support with your personal and professional development. Study leave - up to five days off per year to study toward a relevant qualification. Career break - after three years' continuous service. About You: Level 3 NVQ in Health and Social Care Good level of IT skills and literacy Be highly organised and able to work to conflicting and challenging deadlines Able to demonstrate specific knowledge of clinical care Care home or caring experience Willing to undertake further training If you are interested in the above role please send your CV to Ashlee.Ryan servicecare .org .uk (remove spaces) or give me a ring on 0 1 7 7 2 2 0 8 9 6 6. This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89918299