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Prophet Care Recruitment
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Northampton, Northamptonshire
Senior Care Assistant
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Job Type: Full-time |
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Salary: £9.45 per hour |
Overview
Senior Carer required for a beautiful Care Home in Northampton (NN1) We are looking for a Senior Carer for days to works at a purpose built Care Home supporting elderly and frail specialising in Dementia and Alzheimers Care situated in Northampton . This is a beautiful and well run home made up of 4 units with 105 beds in total. Senior Carer days - £ 9.50 per hour plus excellent incentive payments on all overtime. Mixture of Early and Late shifts. 7am-2pm or 2pm-9pm. Duties Senior Carer Tasks may vary but will include: Assisting residents with all personal care Medication rounds Writing up the daily notes at the end of the shift Ensuring that all changes have been noted and where required communicated to the appropriate person by either writing in the unit or the managers communication book Helping with admissions as requested by the Unit Manager Checking in of new medication Assisting the Unit Manager in inducting new care staff Assisting the Unit Manager in reviewing Care plans if requested Ensure that you and others follow the key worker procedure You will act as Team Leader in their absence. Communication of Senior Carer This is a vital part of the senior’s role ensuring the Home as a whole functions well and appropriate awareness is created of any issues and problems. You will pay particular attention to: Detailed handover of each resident to all the care team on each shift Any changes of resident’s condition Any instructions that affects the team Documenting in diary and Unit communication books any appointments or visits and instructions from professional staff Requirements of Senior Carer You will have at least 2 years in a supervisory role. You will be qualified to administer medication, supervise medication. You will have NVQ3 Health and Social Care You will have good supervisory and leadership skills. This is an exciting role for someone who wants to work for a progressive organisation. Working at a home with outstanding facilities For more information contact us NOW